Health Care Aide -Aide en soins de santé-certifié

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; St-Pierre-Jolys; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in St-Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist residents with daily activities while ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, Health Care Aide Certificate, and proficiency in both English and French. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and some flexibility with working hours.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a health care setting preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Engage in education and certifications to maintain competency.

Skills

Proficiency in English and French

Knowledge of confidentiality/privacy requirements

Organizational skills

Teamwork ability

Effective verbal and written communication

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Position Overview

Under the leadership and direction of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse as team leaders, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides support and assistance to residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as identified in the care plan.

The HCA works to full scope of practice and engages in education and certifications to maintain competency. Person-centered care is provided according to established standards of practice, including but not limited to, Accreditation Canada Standards, Personal Care Home Standards, and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and assistance to residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as identified in the care plan.
• Works to full scope of practice and engages in education and certifications to maintain competency.

Experience

• One to two (1-2) years' experience working in a health care setting preferred.
• One to two (1-2) years' experience preferably caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred.

Education

• Grade 12 education required or equivalent.
• Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care).

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency of both official languages is essential (English/French).
• Knowledge of Confidentiality/privacy requirements following The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) legislation.
• Knowledge of Workplace safety requirements following Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as needed.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.

Southern Health-Santé Sud is committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities. We encourage Indigenous applicants to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.