Health Care Aide

Concordia Hospital; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Hospital seeks a Health Care Aide (HCA) to support patient care under the guidance of nursing staff. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, health care experience, and specific certifications, contributing to a collaborative health care team environment.

Qualifications

• Recent patient care experience (in the last 4 years) required.
• CPR training and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient/resident care and provide basic supportive care.
• Organize and prioritize assigned workload effectively.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN), the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), and / or the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient / resident care and providing basic supportive care as directed.

Experience

• Recent patient care experience (in the last 4 years) required or equivalent will be considered.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized college / educational institution required.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required for positions in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Urgent Care with recertification required annually. Certification must be obtained within 2 months of acquiring the position.

Qualifications and Skills

• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral English.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to people in a tactful, courteous and reassuring manner.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and establish priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all manners pertaining to the hospital, patients / residents and their families.
• Satisfactoryemployment record required.