Health Care Aide

Prairie Mountain Health; Glenboro; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Manitoba is seeking a compassionate Health Care Aide to deliver direct client care and environmental support. In this role, you will assist clients with daily living activities while respecting their dignity and independence. You will work under the direction of a team leader, ensuring that clients receive the best possible care tailored to their individual needs. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in daily living activities and maintain their dignity.
• Document care and observations according to policy.
• Provide personal hygiene assistance as per care plan.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Cultural Sensitivity

Judgment

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

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Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Position Summary

The Health Care Aide provides direct client care and environmental support within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The Health Care Aide functions in meeting the special and changing needs of clients and assisting them in reaching and maintaining optimum health and independence within the limits of their abilities under the direction of the team leader.

Responsibilities

Overview:

• Assist clients in activities of daily living, striving to maintain self-respect, dignity, and independence of clients by encouraging and allowing clients to care for themselves within the limits of their abilities as described in the client’s record. Integrate the resident Bill of Rights (Long Term Care) into care.
• Follow individualized clients’ care plan, provide feedback to improve care and communicate/report client changes to the team leader.
• Document care according to policy
• Document observations and care provided in the client’s health record and/or appropriate flow sheet as per policies and procedures (i.e. Clinical Documentation, fluid balance record).
• Provide or assist the client with Personal Hygiene as per care plan to include but not limited to bathing – tub bath, shower or complete or partial bed bath; grooming – wash hands, face, perineal area; shampoos and combs hair, shaves, cleans, and cuts nails; skin care –provides back rubs/skincare; oral care- mouth care, care of teeth and dentures; dressing – assist in dressing and undressing, remove soiled clothing and put out clean clothes. Assist clients with care of personal belongings and clothing.