Health Care Aide - Home Care Program

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Winnipeg seeks a Health Care Aide to provide respectful personal care to clients. Candidates must complete a Health Care Aide course and have a valid driver's license. This role requires effective communication skills, the ability to work independently, and may involve shifts, weekends, and travel.

Qualifications

• Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.
• Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training may be required in some settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care in a respectful manner considering individual needs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and coworkers.
• Work independently and prioritize assigned workload.

Skills

Ability to provide safe, effective personal care

Ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills

Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook

Effective command of the English language

Knowledge of Indigenous customs

Ability to speak, read and write French

Education

Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Winnipeg Community

Department / Unit: J1 St. James-Assiniboia Team

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.60

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shift Pattern:

Wk 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

OFF

OFF

Off

0630-1500

0630-1500

OFF

OFF

Wk 2

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

OFF

0630-1500

0630-1500

0630-1500

0630-1500

OFF

OFF

All shift patterns are subject to change in accordance with the collective agreement

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Position Overview

Experience

• Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• May vary depending on the service delivery area.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• HCAs working in a community setting are required to have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and/or willingness to travel year-round.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence may be required in some settings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to provide safe, effective, personal care in a manner that considers each individual’s need for comfort, privacy, and respect.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients/patients/residents, families, and co-workers; both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook.
• Experience with an electronic charting system may be preferred in some settings.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team seeking assistance as required.
• Effective command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write French may be required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence may be required in some settings.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• May encounter exposure to disease, blood, body fluids, pest infestation, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, residual smoke, pets, pet dander, etc.
• Position involves extensive physical activities such as standing, transferring and transporting patients and equipment handling between 10-20 kg on a regular basis.
• Ability to work shift work and weekends.
• May be required to travel between client’s homes.
  

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.