Health Care Aide - Certified - Repost

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Manitou; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud in Manitoba invites applications for the role of Health Care Aide (HCA). The successful candidate will provide essential support in daily activities for residents and patients, working under the guidance of nursing professionals.

Qualifications include a Health Care Aide Certificate, minimum Grade 12 education, and abilities in organizing priorities as well as effective communication. Knowledge in safety and privacy regulations is necessary.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Experience caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Exercise appropriate initiative and independent judgment.
• Engage in education and certifications to maintain competency.

Skills

Knowledge of confidentiality/privacy requirements

Knowledge of Workplace safety requirements

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in stressful environments

Respect for cultural diversity

Proficiency in both official languages

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Minimum Grade 12

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

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 (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Health Care Aide Certificate from a 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

• 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).
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program (VPP) training and processes.
• Knowledge of SCHIPP training and processes.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrated ability to interact well with others.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in stressful environments which may include aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Some program areas require a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work evenings, nights and weekends.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

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

Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter or application.

Completes and maintains a satisfactory criminal record check, vulnerable sector search, adult abuse registry check and child abuse registry check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health‑Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French‑speaking communities within Southern Health‑Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.