Health Care Aide - Trainee

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Swan Lake; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a dedicated Uncertified Health Care Aide to support residents with daily living activities in a compassionate, person-centered care environment. Under RN/LPN supervision, the UHCA assists with ADLs, follows the care plan, and participates in ongoing education to maintain competency.

Applicants should have Grade 12 and BLS. This role requires reliable teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting; willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care).
• 1-2 years of health care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and privacy requirements (PHIA/FIPPA).
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse population and in stressful environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living assistance to residents/patients.
• Work under supervision of RN, LPN or RPN and follow care plans.
• Maintain competency through ongoing education and certifications.
• Demonstrate teamwork and effective communication with residents and staff.
• Travel to regional facilities as required by position.

Skills

PHIA/FIPPA knowledge

WHMIS knowledge

VPP training

SCHIPP training

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication skills

De-escalation

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Other combinations may be considered

Job description

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other - a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Under the leadership and direction of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse as team leaders, the Uncertified Health Care Aide (UHCA) provides support and assistance to residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as identified in the care plan. The UHCA 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 education.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• 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/application.

Completes and maintains 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.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

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.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.