Health Care Aide

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Oakbank; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is hiring Health Care Aide at Oakbank PCH Kin Place. You will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to assist with routine patient care and daily living activities.

Evidence-based care, teamwork, and confidentiality are essential, with the role spanning day and night shifts in a full-time position within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Provides personal care and assistance to patients/residents as directed.
• Understands activities of daily living and safety procedures.
• Maintains clear communication with the health care team and patient family.
• Upholds confidentiality and respects patient dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and personal care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Support nursing staff with care plans, documentation and reporting.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful patient environment.

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

KP HCA_05

Closing Date

10/01/2026

Facility / Site

Oakbank PCH Kin Place

Posting Type

Mat-Pat LOA(subject to a minimum notice of 2 weeks or 1 pay period, whichever is longer)

Position Type

Full-Time

Hours of Work

Days Nights

Term Dates

11/01/2026-07/01/2027

FTE

1

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 PracticalNurse. The Health Care Aide isresponsible for performing and assisting with duties related to meetingclient/patient/resident personal needs in accordance with the establishedpolicies and procedures. The Health CareAide must be able to function effectively in a dynamic and demandingenvironment utilizing nursing process of assessment, planning, implementationand evaluation. The position of Health Care Aide functions in a mannerconsistent 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 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 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.