Health Care Aide
About the role
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Manager, Health Services, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, assisting with patient/resident care and providing basic supportive services as delegated. The Health Care Aide demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives of the region and Riverview Health Centre.
Experience
- 1 year previous experience in providing rehabilitative, long-term care or chronic care to patients/residents is preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Grade X.
- Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized institution required.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge of basic nursing care principles, techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other relevant Workplace Safety and Health requirements/responsibilities.
- Knowledge of regional, site and work area policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
- Skill in providing specialized and/or long term nursing care to patient/residents.
- Skill in application of appropriate techniques for patient/resident lifting, transferring and mobilization.
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
- Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written formats.
- Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
- Ability to select and use appropriate communication methods pertinent to the situation.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family members and coworkers.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
About Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
WRHA is a governmental organization that provides healthcare services to individuals.
Health Care Aide
About the role
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Manager, Health Services, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, assisting with patient/resident care and providing basic supportive services as delegated. The Health Care Aide demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives of the region and Riverview Health Centre.
Experience
- 1 year previous experience in providing rehabilitative, long-term care or chronic care to patients/residents is preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Grade X.
- Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized institution required.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge of basic nursing care principles, techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other relevant Workplace Safety and Health requirements/responsibilities.
- Knowledge of regional, site and work area policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
- Skill in providing specialized and/or long term nursing care to patient/residents.
- Skill in application of appropriate techniques for patient/resident lifting, transferring and mobilization.
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
- Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written formats.
- Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
- Ability to select and use appropriate communication methods pertinent to the situation.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family members and coworkers.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
About Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
WRHA is a governmental organization that provides healthcare services to individuals.