Health Care Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to join their team at a prominent facility. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients under the supervision of qualified health professionals, ensuring a high standard of care. The position requires a commitment to the organization's values and goals while engaging in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized Health Care Aide certification and have a passion for patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic health care setting, contributing to the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course is required.
• Previous patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and provide basic supportive care as directed.
• Demonstrate commitment to the vision and values of the health region.

Skills

Patient care experience

Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)

Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Team collaboration

Indigenous language competency

Education

Health Care Aide course

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Grace Hospital

Department / Unit: Emergency GGH - B

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.40

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, and/or Licensed Practical Nurse, the Health Care Aide acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as directed. The Health Care Aide demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
  • Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.