Health Care Aide

St. Boniface Hospital; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a Health Care Aide committed to providing supportive care under the supervision of nursing professionals. This role requires effective communication, teamwork, and physical ability to assist with patient needs. Join us in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide certificate program.
• Experience relevant to the role may substitute education.
• Skills in communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care.
• Working in coordination with Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse.

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

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Ability to interact well with others

Education

Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate program

Job description

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 health care 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 will apply 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 such other previous experience as may be acceptable to the Hospital), are deemed to satisfy the educational requirements.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate program.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Not Applicable

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.