Health Care Aide
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Program Team Manager and a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St.
Boniface General Hospital, the HEALTH CARE AIDE (HCA) acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as assigned (responsibility for patient care remains with the Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse).
Experience
The following grandparenting provision will apply in accordance with the Health Care Aide job description dated January 1, :
- Health Care Aides (NA II’s) employed on January 1, are deemed to satisfy the educational requirements.
- Effective July 1, , SBGH employees, who are not in a Health Care Aide (NA II) position on January 1, , but who had worked as a Health Care Aide at SBGH for at least six months within the five years prior to applying for a Health Care Aide job (or such other previous experience as may be acceptable to the Hospital), are deemed to satisfy the educational requirements.
Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)
Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate program.
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
- Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Ability to interact well with others.
Physical Requirements
- Good physical health with the ability to lift and move heavy patients.
- Ability and willingness to work in stressful environments that may include aggressive and / or agitated individuals.