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Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - River Heights Team

WRHA Community Health Services
Winnipeg, MB, CA
Permanent

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Resource Coordinator, the Health Care Aide acts as a member of the healthcare team, assisting with client care and providing basic supportive care in an independent manner as directed.

The Health Care Aide demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the WRHA and Home Care Program.

Experience

Recent and related patient and / or client care experience preferred.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

  • Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
  • Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of : Information and / or training will be provided within the probation period for the following : Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).

Regional and Program policies and procedures. Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.

  • 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.
  • Effective English verbal and written communication skills.
  • Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and / or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
  • Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
  • Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Physical Requirements

  • Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, bending.
  • May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens (i.e. residual smoke, pets and or / pet dander), physical and emotional stress.
  • May encounter aggressive and / or agitated clients / visitors / staff.
  • Will include travel between clients with unpredictable driving conditions or potential inclement weather.
  • May encounter home environments that could have congested spaces, uneven surfaces (both inside and outside the home environment).
  • Ability to travel between assignments in a community area to several private homes of clients within Winnipeg and surrounding areas and to adapt to changes in scheduling on short notice required.
  • This position is also subject to TB Immunization or Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.
  • 30+ days ago
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