Health Care Aide & Aide Porter

Ten Ten; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Winnipeg is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist with participant care. This role requires a Health Care Aide Certificate and experience in a supportive care environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion and teamwork. Salary ranges from CAD 22,512 to 26,019.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Health Care Aide preferred.
• Understanding of personal care and rehab care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant care and basic supportive care.
• Perform duties in accordance with health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of health care principles

Ability to organize workload

Compassion and patience

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Health Care Aide Certificate

CPR training

Job description

Location: Winnipeg
Employer: Misericordia Health Centre

Position Overview

Directly accountable to the Manager or designate the Health Care Aide acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team assisting with participant care and providing basic supportive care as directed. Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations / guidelines policies and procedures (e.g. utilizing personal protective equipment as per safe work procedures).

Experience

• Recent experience as a Health Care Aide is preferred.
• Experience with older adults is preferred.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institution.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of and support for the Centres core values philosophy vision C.Q.I. goals policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team; the principles of personal care / rehab care / dementia care / chronic care; and non‑violent crisis intervention.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self‑development opportunities.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
• Non‑violent crisis intervention training preferred / essential.
• Demonstrates participant focused care in accordance with MHCs Mission Statement and meets physical requirements to carry out job duties – lifting, bending, reaching above the head, etc.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, reliability and creativity.
• Must show compassion, kindness, patience and understanding.
• Ability to relate to participants as a motivator, problem‑solver and helper.
• Is friendly, caring and sociable.
• Is customer service‑oriented with an emphasis on participant‑centred care.
• Able to follow instructions precisely.
• Functions effectively within a changing environment and an interdisciplinary team with an emphasis on interprofessional collaboration, teamwork and communication.
• Must be able to organize and adjust to variable workloads and interruptions.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth.

Physical Requirements

• Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring and transporting participants and equipment.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• May encounter exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.
• May occasionally work extended hours.

Additional Requirements

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.

Assessment and Selection

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.

Accommodations

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

Salary

Salary: $22,512 – $26,019