Health Care Aide

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Director Health Services, RN and/or LPN, the Health Care Aide acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as directed. The Health Care Aide demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

• Previous patient/resident 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

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Principles of personal care/rehab care/dementia care/chronic care.
• 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.
• Demonstrates patient/resident focused care.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, reliability and creativity.
• Functions effectively within a changing environment and an interdisciplinary team.
• English fluency in both written and verbal communication.

Physical Requirements

• Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting patients/residents and equipment.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• May encounter exposure to disease, toxic materials, noise, allergens etc.
• Requires shift work, extended working hours.