Health Care Aide - trainee (SS-24-1341)

The successful applicant to the HCA Trainee position will work as a UHCA during the duration of the Bridging Program. Upon successful completion of the Bridging Program, the HCA Trainee (UHCA) position converts to a certified HCA position.

Under the general supervision of the Manager, RN, RPN, and/or LPN, the HCA Trainee works with all members of the health care team including certified Health Care Aides assisting with resident care and providing basic supportive care.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values, and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

• Proficiency of both official languages is essential (English/French)
• Successful completion of an approved 7-day Health Care Support Worker micro-credential course or equivalent
• Completed a minimum of 300 paid hours as a UHCA in the preceding 12 months
• 18 years or older; Grade 12 (or mature student Grade 10)
• English speaking (Level 6 IELTS or Level 7 CLB)
• Continued employment is contingent on successful completion of an approved HCA Bridging Program
• Promotes and assists residents in maintaining activities of daily living (ADL) like walking, bathing, feeding, etc.
• Provides support and assistance to members of the health care team including assistance to certified Health Care Aides that are within the HCA Trainee’s ability, competence, and training
• Assists residents to maintain adequate rest and activity
• Assists with constant care and/or close observation to residents as assigned
• Monitors wandering residents as assigned
• Responds promptly to resident calls, ensuring call bells are within resident reach
• Transports residents as required
• Responds to the physical and emotional needs of residents
• Provides relevant patient information to the health care team to assist in care planning
• Assists with obtaining, cleaning, and maintaining equipment as directed
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of unit equipment, e.g. patient lift and transfer devices
• Restocks supplies as assigned
• Responds appropriately to inquiries, relays messages, and initiates appropriate action as directed
• Reports and records resident care provided and changes observed
• Position may involve physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting patients and equipment
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment

• Some program areas require a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

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.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

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.