Health Care Aide - Long Term Care (SS-24-380)
PostulerPosition Summary
Under the leadership and direction of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse as team leaders, the Health Care Aide assists residents and patients in meeting their personal activity of daily living needs as identified within an established care plan. Within the core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence, care is provided according to SH-SS policies and procedures in meeting established standards of practice, including but not limited to professional standards of practice, Accreditation Canada Standards, Personal Care Home Standards, and legislative requirements.
The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Qualifications
- Minimum Grade 12
- Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
- 1 – 2 years experience working in a health care setting preferred
- 1 – 2 years experience preferably caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred
- Demonstrated competencies with Southern Health-Santé Sud core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
- Able to organize and prioritize assigned workload
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as needed
- Able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Able to interact well with others
- Good physical health and able to lift and move heavy clients
- Ability and willingness to work in stressful environments that may include aggressive and/or agitated individuals
- Ability to provide care within a culturally appropriate manner
- Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
- Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
- Good work and attendance record
Southern Health-Santé Sud, en partenariat avec la communauté autochtone, s’est engagé à mieux représenter la population autochtone à tous les niveaux au sein de son personnel. Southern Health-Santé Sud encourage les Autochtones intéressés à présenter une demande d’emploi et à déclarer volontairement leur ascendance dans leur demande ou leur lettre d’envoi.
Complète et maintien une vérification de casier judiciaire, vérification des antécédents - personnes vulnérables (VAPV), registre des mauvais traitements infligés aux adultes et registre de l’enfance maltraitée satisfaisants. Le candidat ou la candidate choisi(e) assumera les coûts associés.
Conformément à sa politique, Southern Health-Santé Sud exige comme condition d'emploi que tous les travailleurs de la santé soient vaccinés.
Veuillez joindre à votre demande d’emploi 3 références professionnelles provenant de personnes sans lien de parenté avec vous, mais qui ont une connaissance directe de votre rendement au travail actuel et passé.
En vertu des politiques sur les services en langue française du gouvernement du Manitoba et de Southern Health-Santé Sud, nous sommes engagés à l’offre et à la livraison de nos services de santé en français et en anglais dans les établissements et programmes désignés bilingues qui servent les communautés ou la population d’expression française est concentrée. Si aucun candidat ne répond aux exigences du bilinguisme, les candidats répondants à toutes les autres exigences du poste pourraient y être considérés.
