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Health Care Aide & Aide Porter

Health Care Aide & Aide Porter

Misericordia Health CentreWinnipeg, MB, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Position Overview

Directly accountable to the Manager or designate, the Health Care Aide acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team, assisting with participant care and providing basic supportive care as directed. Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations / guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g. utilizing personal protective equipment as per safe work procedures).

Experience

  • Recent experience as a Health Care Aide is preferred.
  • Experience with older adults is preferred.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

  • Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institution.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

    • Certification / Licensure / Registration

    Not Applicable

    Qualifications and Skills

  • Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, the Centre's core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team; the principles of personal care / rehab care / dementia care / chronic care; and non-violent crisis intervention.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
  • Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
  • Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
  • Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
  • Non-violent crisis intervention training preferred / essential.
  • Demonstrates participant focused care in accordance with MHC's Mission Statement and meets physical requirements to carry out job duties - lifting, bending, reaching above the head, etc.
  • Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, reliability, and creativity.
  • Must show compassion, kindness, patience, and understanding.
  • Ability to relate to participants as a motivator, problem-solver and helper.
  • Is friendly, caring, and sociable.
  • Is customer service-oriented with an emphasis on participant-centred care.
  • Able to follow instructions precisely.
  • Functions effectively within a changing environment and an interdisciplinary team, with an emphasis on interprofessional collaboration, team work, and communication.
  • Must be able to organize and adjust to variable workloads and interruptions.
  • Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting participants and equipment.
  • May encounter aggressive and / or agitated individuals.
  • May encounter exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.
  • May occasionally work extended hours.
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