Health Care Aide - 3E Palliative Care Relief

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Manitoba is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide for a palliative care role. This position involves providing comprehensive supportive services to patients under the supervision of registered nurses in a collaborative healthcare environment. Candidates should possess a Health Care Aide Certificate and have experience in long-term care. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture await qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in rehabilitative or chronic care preferred.
• Certification from a recognized institution is required.
• Ability to follow directions and organize workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient/resident care as part of the health care team.
• Provide basic supportive services as delegated.
• Demonstrate commitment to vision and values of the organization.

Skills

Knowledge of basic nursing care

Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)

Knowledge of workplace safety requirements

Skill in long term nursing care

Basic computer skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to establish interpersonal relationships

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Grade X

Job description

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Health Care Aide - 3E Palliative Care Relief

Requisition ID: 383575

Position Number: 20065006

Posting End Date: June 30, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Riverview Health Centre

Site: Riverview Health Centre

Department / Unit: HCA Relief and Casuals

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 08/29/2025

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Manager, Health Services, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, assisting with patient/resident care and providing basic supportive services as delegated. The Health Care Aide demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives of the region and Riverview Health Centre.

Experience

• 1 year previous experience in providing rehabilitative, long-term care or chronic care to patients/residents is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade X.
• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized institution required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of basic nursing care principles, techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other relevant Workplace Safety and Health requirements/responsibilities.
• Knowledge of regional, site and work area policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Skill in providing specialized and/or long term nursing care to patient/residents.
• Skill in application of appropriate techniques for patient/resident lifting, transferring and mobilization.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written formats.
• Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
• Ability to select and use appropriate communication methods pertinent to the situation.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
• Abilityto establish and maintainpositive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family members and coworkers.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

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. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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