Health Care Aide

St. Boniface Hospital; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Winnipeg is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist the healthcare team with patient care and basic supportive tasks. The ideal candidate will have a recognized Health Care Aide certificate and strong communication and organizational skills. The position demands physical health for lifting patients and the ability to work in potentially stressful environments. Join us in celebrating diversity and delivering outstanding care.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize assigned workload.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to respond to multiple demands simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care as part of a healthcare team.
• Provide basic supportive care as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

English language proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Health Care Aide certificate

Job description

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Program Team Manager and a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values, and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the healthcare team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as assigned. Responsibility for patient care remains with the Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse.

Experience

The following grandparenting provision applies in accordance with the Health Care Aide job description dated January 1, 2002:

• Health Care Aides (NA 2's) employed on January 1, 2002, are deemed to satisfy the educational requirements.
• Effective July 1, 2002, SBH employees, who are not in a Health Care Aide (NA 2) position on January 1, 2002, but who had worked as a Health Care Aide at SBH for at least six (6) months within the five (5) years prior to applying for a Health Care Aide job, or other acceptable prior experience, are deemed to satisfy the educational requirements.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate program.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to interact well with others.

Physical Requirements

• Physical health with the ability to lift and move heavy patients.
• Ability and willingness to work in stressful environments that may include aggressive and/or agitated individuals.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.