Resident Assistant- Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Carman; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is looking for a dedicated Health Care Aide at Boyne Lodge Personal Care Home in Manitoba. This permanent position requires experience in health care, particularly with elderly clients, and a Grade 12 education.

Applicants must possess a Health Care Aide Certificate and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy. Proficiency in English and French is essential, alongside the ability to work in a team and manage stress effectively.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Experience caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Travel to other regional facilities as required.

Skills

Knowledge of Confidentiality/Privacy requirements following PHIA

Knowledge of Workplace safety requirements

Demonstrated compassionate and nurturing personality

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work under specified time constraints

Proficiency in both official languages

Education

Grade 12 education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Certified Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Basic computer skills including email (Outlook)

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Work Location: Boyne Lodge Personal Care Home

City: Carman

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.45

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

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.

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.