Health Care Aide

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Gimli; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Health Care Aide at Gimli Health Centre works under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse to meet residents' personal care needs. This part-time, indefinite-term role requires commitment to compassionate, culturally safe care within a dynamic team.

With shifts scheduled days and evenings, the position operates under the Interlake–Eastern Regional Health Authority and follows the applicable collective agreement wages and policies.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Current certification in BCLS.
• Knowledge of activities of daily living and patient handling.
• Ability to work under supervision and in a team.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meeting resident/patient personal needs as per policies.
• Support nursing staff in daily care activities and tasks.
• Maintain a respectful, safe and clean care environment.

Skills

BCLS Certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Health Care Aide

Gim HCA Acute_21

Closing Date: 10/27/2026

Facility / Site: Gimli Health Centre

Posting Type: Indefinite Term(subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours)

Position Type: Part-Time

Hours of Work: Days Evenings

Term Dates: -

FTE: 0.6

Union Group: MGEU Community Support

Wage / Salary: As per applicable collective agreement

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 EducationalInstitute.
• Current certification in BCLS.
• Demonstratesunderstanding of the role of the Health Care Aide within a health care setting.
• Knowledge of thetechniques and procedures of patient/resident care related to activities of daily living.
• Knowledge of safepatient handling techniques.
• Knowledge ofViolence Prevention Program training and processes.
• Acknowledgementof the infinite value of human life, respecting the rights of all individuals to live and die with dignity.
• Mandatoryeducation sessions as set out by the program.
• Previous relatedexperience in health care setting preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and writtencommunication.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clearcommunication 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-developmentopportunities.
• 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 conduciveto pets where applicable.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employmentsecurity check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application uponchange 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 Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility a ccommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

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.