Health Care Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Ashern; Sur place; CAD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Ashern is seeking a Health Care Aide to join the Long Term Care team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the RN or LPN and assist residents with daily personal needs in a dynamic environment.

Requirements include a Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program, ability to perform daily living activities, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Health Care Aide from a recognized program.
• Ability to carry out activities of daily living assistance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to respectful workplace and safety procedures.

Responsabilités

• Assist residents with personal care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Follow care plans using nursing process: assess, plan, implement, evaluate.
• Support facility policies, confidentiality, and resident rights.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Respectful care

Confidentiality

Formation

Health Care Aide Certificate

Description du poste

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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 caresetting.
• 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.

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 Authorityvalues 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.