Health Care Aide

Prairie Mountain Health; Rossburn; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Canada is seeking a full-time Health Care Aide to provide direct client care and support in a respectful manner. Responsibilities include assisting clients in daily living activities, following care plans, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate should hold a Health Care Aide Certificate and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. This entry-level position offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to perform essential duties on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities respectfully.
• Follow client care plan and report changes.
• Document care according to policy.
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Administer specified care procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Judgment

Respect for diversity

Confidentiality

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

• 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 and observations according to policy.
• Provide or assist the client with personal hygiene, elimination, mobility, observation, measurement, and other care as required per the care plan.
• Advance specific care procedures such as skin care, oral care, dressing, bathroom assistance, bedpan or urinal use, incontinence care, urinary drainage systems, ostomy care, specimen collection, and vital‑sign measurement.
• Administer oxygen therapy, suctioning and medication safety, and apply compression stockings, braces, splints, and restraints per policy.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and promote infection‑control practices, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• Encourage and assist client participation with activity programmes, organize leisure activities for individuals and groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Location

Shoal Lake, Manitoba, Canada

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