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Part-time
On-site
Winnipeg, Canada
Healthcare Jobs
Directly accountable to the Manager of Resident Care, the Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient/resident care and providing basic supportive care as directed.
 
The HCA 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). Notifies their Manager or their designates (i.e. supervisors) of all occurrences, injuries illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers, or any others who enter the premises.

Duties

    • Assists patients/residents to maintain adequate rest and activity.
    • Assists with constant care and/or close observation to patients/residents as assigned.
    • Maintains established patient/resident oxygen therapy.
    • Monitors wandering patients/residents as assigned.
    • Participates in emergency codes as required/directed.
    • Provides relevant patient/resident information to the health care team to assist in care planning.
    • Provides care that respects the patient/resident’s right to dignity, privacy and individuality, including the right to make choices.
    • Communicates information obtained from the patient/resident/family to RN, RPN, LPN or designate.
    • Establishes/fosters positive interactions and relationships with patients/residents, families and other members of the health care team.
    • Fosters/establishes, respectful, positive interactions through daily contact with all categories of facility staff, patients/residents, families and the general public, including unit meetings and conferences.
    • Assists with obtaining, cleaning and maintaining equipment as directed.
    • Demonstrates a working knowledge of unit equipment, e.g. patient lift and transfer devices.
    • Ensures all efforts are focused on quality patient/resident care.
    • Participates in quality improvement activities as requested.
    • Participates in nursing and interdisciplinary conferences to develop care plans, provides feedback and evaluation of care plans.
    • Participates in the learning experiences of Health Care Aide students and new staff as delegated and in cooperation with the clinical instructor, unit staff and facility educator. 
    • Perform any other related duties as assigned

Requirements

    • Grade XII or equivalent.
    • Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institution.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Southeast Personal Care Home.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of patient/resident focused care in accordance with Southeast Personal Care Home Mission Statement and meets physical requirements to carry out job duties – lifting, bending, reaching above the head, etc.
    • Functions effectively within a changing environment and an interdisciplinary team.
    • Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary
Kindly send applications to:

Glecy Estacio, Resident Care Manager
Southeast Personal Care Home
1265 Lee Blvd, Winnipeg MB, R3T 2M3
Tel: (204) 269-7111 ext.104
Fax: (204) 269-8819
Email: gestacio@sepch.ca


All Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self identify as being of Aboriginal descent by completing a self-declaration form available from the Human Resource Department or through the WRHA Recruitment Centre or Aboriginal Human Resources initiative. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities.
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