Emergency Health Care Aide - Day/Night Shifts

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Aide for the Selkirk Regional Health Centre Emergency Department to support patient care alongside Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. The role focuses on meeting personal needs and assisting with daily living activities in a busy, dynamic environment.

Requirements include a Health Care Aide certificate, current BCLS, good communication, teamwork and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Current certification in BCLS.
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Health Care Aide within a health care setting.
• Knowledge of activities of daily living care techniques.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling techniques.
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program training and processes.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to respect and promote a cultural diverse population.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• The Health Care Aide works under the direction of RN and/or LPN to meet personal needs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Functions in a dynamic, demanding environment using nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Skills

BCLS certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Patient care knowledge

Daily living activities

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Tools

Violence Prevention Program

Job description

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Aide for the Selkirk Regional Health Centre Emergency Department to support patient care alongside Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. The role focuses on meeting personal needs and assisting with daily living activities in a busy, dynamic environment.

Requirements include a Health Care Aide certificate, current BCLS, good communication, teamwork and confidentiality.