Health Care Aide

Job summary

The Health Care Aide assists clients with personal care needs under the direction of nursing staff. They must function effectively in a demanding environment while supporting the mission and values of the health authority.

Job details

Requisition ID: 414503 Position Number: HCAWHIPCH_99 Posting End Date: Casual City: Whitemouth Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Whitemouth Personal Care Home Department / Unit: Long Term Care Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: MGEU FTE: 0.00 Anticipated Shift: Standby coverage as required Salary: As per collective agreement The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation. Position Summary: The Health Care Aide is a member of the health care team, working under the direction of the Registered Nurse and /or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Health Care Aide is responsible for performing and assisting with duties related to meeting client/patient/resident personal needs in accordance with the established policies and procedures. The Health Care Aide must be able to function effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment utilizing nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The position of Health Care Aide functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority. Qualifications: Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Educational Institute. Current certification in BCLS (excludes Personal Care Home). Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Health Care Aide within a health care setting Knowledge of the techniques and procedures of patient/resident care related to activities of daily living. Knowledge of safe patient handling techniques. Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program training and processes. Acknowledgement of the infinite value of human life, respecting the rights of all individuals to live and die with dignity. Knowledge and understanding of dementia care (Not a requirement in the Acute Care setting). Knowledge and understanding of the Resident Bill of Rights (PCH program). Mandatory education sessions as set out by the program. Previous related experience in health care setting preferred. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication. Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Respectful Workplace Policy. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks. Ability to recognize and purse self-development opportunities. Ability to respect and promote confidentiality. Ability to respect and promote a cultural diverse population. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work in an environment that promotes and is conducive to pets where applicable. Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check. Satisfactory employment record. Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification. As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment. The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

What you’ll do

The Health Care Aide assists clients with personal care needs under the direction of nursing staff. They must function effectively in a demanding environment while supporting the mission and values of the health authority.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Health Care Aide Certificate and current BCLS certification. Previous related experience in a health care setting is preferred, along with the ability to work in a team and follow established procedures.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient care
• Personal care
• Safe patient handling
• Dementia care
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Prioritization
• Confidentiality
• Cultural competency
• Teamwork
• Violence prevention
• Planning
• Writing
• Interpersonal Communications
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Nursing Process
• Personal Care
• Acute Care
• Cultural Diversity
• Dementia Care
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Long-Term Care
• Reconciliation
• Multilingualism
• Employment Equity
• Healthcare Industry Knowledge
• Positive Behavior Support
• Self Development
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Workplace Diversity

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Health Care Aide
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

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