Health Care Aide - Uncertified

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Vita; Vor Ort; CAD 20.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking an Uncertified Health Care Aide (UHCA) to support residents with activities of daily living at Vita & District Health Centre. The role operates under RN/LPN/RPN supervision, providing person-centered care in a unionized setting.

Requirements include Grade 12, current BLS (Acute Care), English proficiency, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A 0.5 FTE, in-person position with 7.75 daily hours and shifts including days, evenings, and weekends is

Qualifikationen

• Minimum Grade 12 education; other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care).
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English; bilingualism preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide ADL support to residents per care plan.
• Work under team leaders and maintain patient safety.
• Demonstrate ability to organize workload and prioritize tasks.
• Travel to other regional facilities as needed.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

English language proficiency

Ability to work under stress

Travel to regional facilities asneeded

Ausbildung

Grade 12 education

Tools

WHMIS

PHIA/FIPPA knowledge

VPP training

SCHIPP training

Jobbeschreibung

Requisition ID: 413568

Position Number: 236-715921070N253-23

Posting End Date: November 4, 2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Vita & District Health Centre

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Personal Care Home

Work Location: Vita & District Health Centre

City: Vita

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.5

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

Salary: $22.39

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.