Resident Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Carman; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is hiring a Health Care Aide for Boyne Lodge Personal Care Home in Carman, MB. This in-person role offers a permanent, part-time position (0.25 FTE) with daily hours around 7.75.

The successful candidate will support residents, follow PHIA/FIPPA and WHIMS guidelines, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications include a Health Care Aide certificate, Grade 12, and bilingual English/French abilities where required.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program.
• Grade 12 education is required.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and liability insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and in a bilingual context.

Skills

PHIA/FIPPA knowledge

WHIMS knowledge

VPP training

SCHIPP training

Compassionate care

Older adult care

English proficiency

Teamwork

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Grade 12 education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Certified Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Outlook

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Work Location: Boyne Lodge Personal Care Home

City: Carman

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.25

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

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

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)

• Grade 12 education required.
• Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program.
• Certified Food Handler Certificate or willing to obtain.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

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 (WHIMS).
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program (VPP) training and processes.
• Knowledge of SCHIPP training and processes.
• Demonstrated compassionate, empathetic, and nurturing personality.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to care for the older adult population.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to the residents, their families, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• 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 that may include aggressive/ or reactive individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve within the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work under specified time constraints and in accordance with routines, while observing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to a changing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills including email (Outlook), and ability to adapt easily to online training programs.
• 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.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

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.