Health Care Aide, Surgery

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Selkirk Regional Health Centre, Surgery, is hiring a Health Care Aide to join the team. Under RN/LPN supervision, you will support patient personal care and daily living activities in a dynamic hospital setting.

This 0.70 FTE evening shift position requires a Health Care Aide certificate, current BCLS, and strong communication and teamwork to deliver compassionate care in a respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide certificate from a recognized program.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Understanding of the Health Care Aide role within a health care setting.
• Knowledge of activities of daily living and safe patient handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with duties related to personal care under RN/LPN direction.
• Support patient/resident needs according to established policies and procedures.
• Utilize nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a respectful workplace.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Surgery

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 12/07/2026 - 09/01/2027

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Evenings

Salary: As per collective agreement

Education LOA

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

The Health Care Aide is a member of the health care team, working under the direction of the Registered Nurse and /or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Health Care Aide is responsible for performing and assisting with duties related to meeting client/patient/resident personal needs in accordance with the established policies and procedures. The Health Care Aide must be able to function effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment utilizing nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The position of Health Care Aide functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Current certification in BCLS.
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Health Care Aide within a health caresetting.
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures of patient/resident care related to activities ofdaily living.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling techniques.
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program training and processes.
• Acknowledgement of the infinite value of human life, respecting the rights of all individualsto live and die with dignity.
• Mandatory education sessions as set out by the program.
• Previous related experience in health care setting preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to recognize and purse self-development opportunities.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to respect and promote a cultural diverse population.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability in working in an environment that promotes and is conducive to pets where applicable.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.