Health Care Aide - Uncertified

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization dedicated to providing equitable healthcare in the Winnipeg region. As an Uncertified Health Care Aide, you'll play a crucial role in assisting clients with daily living activities, ensuring they receive the care they need to maintain their independence. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team, all while making a significant impact on the lives of individuals in your community. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting that values your contributions and fosters professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing care to the elderly preferred.
• General skills to perform all tasks relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities to support independence.
• Work under supervision with the health care team to provide care.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Ability to perform as a team member

Self-development opportunities recognition

Effective command of English

Ability to respond to simultaneous demands

Knowledge in Indigenous customs

Education

7-day Health Care Support Worker micro-credential

Job description

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - FG ACCESS

Department / Unit: Fort Garry Homecare

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 04/25/2025

FTE: 0.60

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Rotation Calendar:

Wk 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

0600-1430

0600-1430

0600-1430

0600-1430

OFF

OFF

OFF

Wk 2

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

0600-1430

0600-1430

OFF

OFF

OFF

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

The Uncertified (Untrained) Health Care Aide (UHCA) may work in a variety of settings including community (clients’ homes, assisted/supportive living), health care centers, and hospitals assisting patients/residents/clients with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting independence while providing care and treatment.

The job specification sets out the overall general duties and responsibilities of the UHCA and recognizes that responsibilities may vary dependent on the setting where the UHCA works.

Main Function:
Under the general supervision of the Manager, RN, RPN, and/or LPN, the UHCA works with all members of the health care team including certified Health Care Aides (certified HCAs) assisting with patient/ resident/client care and providing basic supportive care as directed.

The UHCA demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/site/program.

Experience

• Previous experience providing care to the elderly and/or individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• 7-day Health Care Support Worker micro-credential from Assiniboine Community College, Red River College Polytechnic, or University College of the North OR a Health Service Delivery Organization approved course that meets the minimum requirement of the 7-day micro-credential as determined by the Employer.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• May vary depending on the service delivery area.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• UHCAs 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.

Qualifications and 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as required.
• Effective command of the English language (both oral and written).
• May be required to speak, read and write French at the predetermined linguistic level.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions, and values.

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 10-20kg 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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

About the company

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is the governing body for healthcare regulation for the City of Winnipeg, the northern community of Churchill, and the Rural Municipalities of East and West St.