Private Health Care Aide

Rockport Commercial Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted housing in same building

Supportive family environment

Job summary

Rockport Commercial Inc. in Winnipeg is seeking a certified Health Care Aide to provide one-on-one care for an elderly gentleman recently discharged from Deer Lodge Centre.

The role emphasizes high-acuity clinical observation, precise care plans, and meticulous health logging, with a supportive family environment. You will collaborate with the public Home Care team during their four daily visits, assist with transfers and mobility using proper body mechanics, and maintain the patient’s comfort

Qualifications

• Certified Health Care Aide designation is required.
• Ability to perform demanding physical transfers and patient movement.
• Experience in high-acuity/private duty or long-term care preferred.
• Strong reliability, professional boundaries and patient dignity.

Responsibilities

• Superior Health Aid Support: maintaining clinical observation, executing care plans with precision, and logging health data for family and medical team.
• Direct Patient Care: focus on patient comfort, hygiene and physical health; meal preparation not required.
• Collaborative Care: work with the Home Care team during their daily visits.
• Physical Transfers & Mobility: safe transfers using proper techniques and equipment; able to handle heavy transfers.
• Skin Care Management: maintain turning/repositioning schedule to ensure comfort and skin integrity.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Emotional intelligence

Professional boundaries

Patient dignity

Education

Certified Health Care Aide (HCA) designation

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a certified Health Care Aide who prides themselves on delivering superior, high-acuity physical care? We are seeking a dedicated, highly skilled, and compassionate care professional to provide exceptional, one-on-one support for an elderly gentleman who has transitioned home from the Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg.

Schedule & Hours

Primary Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Flexibility Required: An open, adaptable schedule is necessary, as there is potential to work some evening and weekend shifts based on patient needs.

What We Offer (Compensation & Perks)

• Compensation: A top-tier salary or hourly package that reflects the comprehensive, high-acuity nature of this dedicated responsibility.
• Discounted Housing Opportunity: Access to a private apartment unit at a heavily discounted, subsidized rate within the exact same building. This offers you a premium, independent living arrangement with zero commute.
• Supportive Environment: Work directly with a deeply appreciative family and the wife of the patient, who respect your expertise and ensure a comfortable, fully equipped care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Superior Health Aid Support: Maintaining an elite standard of clinical observation, executing care plans with maximum precision, and keeping detailed health logs for the family and medical team.
• Direct Patient Care: Focusing entirely on the patient's personal comfort, hygiene, and physical health needs. (Note: Meal preparation is not required for this role).
• Collaborative Care: Welcoming and working seamlessly alongside the scheduled public Home Care team during their 4 daily visits.
• Physical Transfers & Mobility: Utilizing immaculate body mechanics, proper techniques, and assistive equipment to safely move, transfer, and reposition the patient. Candidates must be physically capable of managing heavy physical transfers independently or in tandem.
• Skin Care Management: Managing a strict, gentle turning and repositioning schedule during your shifts to maintain the client's absolute comfort and flawless skin integrity.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification: Certified Health Care Aide (HCA) designation is required.
• Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit and fully capable of performing demanding physical transfers and patient movement.
• Experience: Proven experience in high-acuity, private duty, or long-term care settings (experience with Deer Lodge Centre protocols or similar care standards is an asset).
• Attributes: Exceptional reliability, professional boundaries, high emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to patient dignity.