
Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - St. Vital Team
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
- Winnipeg, MB
- Permanent
- Full-time
Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Health Care Aide (HCA) assists clients/patients/ residents with activities of daily living, providing direct client/patient/resident care, within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The HCA functions in meeting the special and changing needs of clients/patients/residents and assisting them in reaching and maintaining optimum health and independence within the limits of their abilities.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.
- Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
- Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.
- May vary depending on the service delivery area.
- HCAs working in a community setting are required to have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and/or willingness to travel year-round.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence may be required in some settings.
- Ability to provide safe, effective, personal care in a manner that considers each individual's need for comfort, privacy, and respect.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients/patients/residents, families, and co-workers; both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
- General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
- Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
- Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook.
- Experience with an electronic charting system may be preferred in some settings.
- Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
- Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team seeking assistance as required.
- 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.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence may be required in some settings.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
- May encounter exposure to disease, blood, body fluids, pest infestation, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, residual smoke, pets, pet dander, etc.
- Position involves extensive physical activities such as standing, transferring and transporting patients and equipment handling between 10-20 kg on a regular basis.
- Ability to work shift work and weekends.
- May be required to travel between client's homes.