Nursing Assistant (UCA)/ Auxiliaire de l'unité/Aide-commis de l'unité (ACU) - Central Relief Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the Manager, Health Services, or Nurse in Charge, the incumbent performs a variety of clerical tasks and acts as a communication link for the unit. The incumbent also performs a variety of tasks for the care and comfort of patients as well as routine domestic tasks to maintain the cleanliness of the area (approximately 10-90% dependent on unit, occupancy and shift).

Requirements

• Previous related work experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak French at the predetermined linguistic level.
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
• Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Basic keyboarding skills (30-50 words per minute) required.
• Demonstrated excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
• General administrative and secretarial skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to duties of the position.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills ensuring effective interpersonal and interdepartmental communication.
• Utilize a positive approach to problem-solving in all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Ability to operate information technology equipment as required, e.g., fax, photocopier, computer, etc.
• Must be able to function effectively in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions.
• Position may involve physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical tasks and acts as a communication link for the unit.
• Performs a variety of tasks for the care and comfort of patients as well as routine domestic tasks to maintain the cleanliness of the area (approximately 10-90% dependent on unit, occupancy and shift).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED