Health Care Aide

St.Amant•Winnipeg, MB

20d•Onsite

About The Position

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act. St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health and Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We offer three weeks vacation after your first year of employment, affordable on-site parking, onsite fitness facility with a one-time access fee and much more! Health and Transition Services (HTS) Units First Floor - Adult Services (AS) Second Floor - Child and Young Adult Health Services (CYAHS) Third Floor - Adult Health Services (AHS) Fourth Floor - Stabilization (STAB) Current Vacancies Float (0.7 Evening) - Permanent CYAHS (0.8 Days) - Term to September 8, 2026 AHS (0.5 Evenings) - Permanent AHS (0.7 Evenings) - Indefinite Term STAB (0.4 Days) - Permanent Position Summary The Health Care Aide (PSW) exemplifies and promotes the Mission and the Values of St.Amant and the goals and objectives of the Health and Transition Services through the provision of individualized care and holistic support to individuals receiving services. Supporting activities in a variety of environments and domains, ensuring that each person's goals for health, well-being, independence and quality of life are respected and pursued. The Health Care Aide (PSW) reports directly to the Service Area Manager for the service area on a shift-by-shift basis and is ultimately accountable to the Manager who is responsible for the 24/7 operations of the service. The Health Care Aide (PSW) is an essential member of the service team to which they are assigned and key contributor to service excellence.

Requirements

Grade Xll or G.E.D required
Health Care Aide Certificate or Personal Support Worker Certificate required
Knowledge of person-centred and family-centred approach
Physically capable of performing all of the tasks which include lifting and transferring
Ability to be mindful, to manage one's own emotions and project a calm, caring and compassionate approach in interactions with individuals, families and coworkers
Ability to adapt and cope with change and work effectively as a member of a team
Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check
Successful candidates must complete a series of Occupational Health Checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases

Nice To Haves

Valid Class 5F (Full) Manitoba Driver's License and Driver's Abstract in good standing is preferred
Previous experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities who present with complex health/physical care needs is an asset
Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Supports individuals in all aspects of personal care, in keeping with individual needs and approved care procedures (e.g. meal-time, bathing, bathroom support/hygiene needs, oral care, transferring, etc.)
Monitors the health and functioning of the individuals and records/reports relevant information in accordance with service area procedures. Alerts the Nursing team to changes in an individual's status
Facilitates inclusion in appropriate and meaningful life experiences with a focus on social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive needs of the individual in a variety of settings/locations
Provides support in a manner that facilitates the development of maximum personal independence
Promotes and supports the most comfortable and least restrictive living environment possible for individuals
Participates in the development of Individual Program Plans and discharge planning as assigned
Promotes and facilitates connection to family and friends
Supports achievement of clinical goals, life-skills, recreation, leisure, work-experience and social, relationship goals as identified by the individual and his/her family and described in the Individual Program Plan or discharge plan
Supports and attends celebrations and cultural traditions that are important to the individual and his/her family or community
Human Resource Management
Financial Resource Management
Quality Management and Process Improvement
Organization Planning and Development