Health Care Aide - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Aide for the 2E Respiratory Long Term Vent unit. The role is in-person with a 0.80 FTE, working days and nights. Daily hours are 7.75, with an ASAP start date.

Manitoba healthcare environment and CUPE union coverage are noted. Applicants must have a Health Care Aide Certificate and meet safety checks, including criminal record and registry checks. Experience in rehabilitative or long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate required.
• 1 year experience in rehabilitative/long-term/chronic care preferred.
• English communication skills required.

Skills

Nursing care basics

PHIA knowledge

WHMIS knowledge

English communication

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Grade X

Job description

Department / Unit: 2E Respiratory Long Term Vent

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

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, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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/application.