Health Care Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager, Health Services, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, assisting with patient/resident care and providing basic supportive services as delegated. The Health Care Aide demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives of the region and Riverview Health Centre.

Requirements

Grade X.
Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized institution required.
Knowledge of basic nursing care principles, techniques and procedures.
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.
Knowledge of regional, site and work area policies and procedures.
Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
Skill in providing specialized and/or long term nursing care to patient/residents.
Skill in application of appropriate techniques for patient/resident lifting, transferring and mobilization.
Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written formats.
Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
Ability to select and use appropriate communication methods pertinent to the situation.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family members and coworkers.
A current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.