Health Care Aide - SMHC

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Selkirk, MB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct care to patients within the Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC); assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), supporting independence and patient goal acquisition. The HCA demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision and values of SMHC while adhering to standards of care, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Grade 10
Successful completion of recognized Health Care Aide course required
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrating effective command of the English language
Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other relevant Workplace Safety and Health requirements/responsibilities
Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients
Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands
Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team
Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities
Requires shift work and will include evening, night or weekend shifts, or extended working hours as required
May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals
Requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing care to individuals in a mental health setting, or with physical and cognitive impairments is preferred
Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred