Health Care Aide

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Ashern; Presencial; CAD 25.000 - 30.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Aide for the Ashern Personal Care Home. The role supports nursing staff and assists residents with daily needs in a long-term care setting.

Position is 0.20 FTE with shifts in Days and Evenings, under the supervision of RN/LPN, aligned with the collective agreement terms for Manitoba. Applicants must complete checks prior to employment.

Qualificações

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Understanding of the HCA role 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.
• Acknowledgement of the value of human life and patient dignity.
• Knowledge of dementia care and the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Pre-employment security checks compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with personal care duties for clients per policy.
• Support nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with the health care team to meet resident needs.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Safe patient handling

Dementia care

Resident rights awareness

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Organization & prioritization

Cultural diversity sensitivity

Pet-friendly environment awareness

Formação

Health Care Aide Certificate

Descrição da vaga

Requisition ID: 414305
Position Number: HCAASHPCH_24
City: Ashern
Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Ashern Personal Care Home
Department / Unit: Long Term Care
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: MGEU
FTE: 0.20
Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings
Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary

The Health Care Aide is a member of the health care team, working under the direction of the Registered Nurse and /or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Health Care Aide is responsible for performing and assisting with duties related to meeting client/patient/resident personal needs in accordance with the established policies and procedures. The Health Care Aide must be able to function effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment utilizing nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The position of Health Care Aide functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Health Care Aide within a health care setting.
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures of patient/resident care related to activities of daily living.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling techniques.
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program training and processes.
• Acknowledgement of the infinite value of human life, respecting the rights of all individuals to live and die with dignity.
• Knowledge and understanding of dementia care.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Mandatory education sessions as set out by the program.
• Previous related experience in health care setting preferred.
• 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 recognize and purse self-development opportunities.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to respect and promote a cultural diverse population.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an environment that promotes and is conducive to pets where applicable.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.