Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - K5 Seven Oaks Team (East) - Unit 3 - 105

Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - K5 Seven Oaks Team (East) - Unit 3 - 105

Requisition ID: 368816

Position Number: 20055956

Posting End Date: October 30, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 11/01/2024

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Position Overview

The Health Care Aide (HCA) may work in a variety of settings including community (clients’ homes, assisted/supportive living), health care centers, and hospitals assisting patients/residents/clients with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting independence while providing comprehensive care and treatment.

The HCA assists clients/patients/residents with activities of daily living, providing direct care within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The HCA demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/site/program.

Experience

• Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• HCAs working in a community setting are required to have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training may be required in some settings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to provide safe, effective, personal care that respects individual comfort and privacy.
• Effective communication skills with clients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and values is preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write French may be required.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive individuals and exposure to various health risks.
• Position involves extensive physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting patients.
• Ability to work shift work and weekends.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.