About the role

Uncertified Health Care Aide assisting residents with daily care and observation. Supporting Manitoba’s province-wide patient-centered health services at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre.

Responsibilities

Work under the general supervision of the Manager, RN, RPN, and/or LPN
Work with members of the health care team, including certified health care aides, to assist with patient/resident/client care
Promote and assist residents with activities of daily living, including walking, bathing, and feeding
Assist health care team members and certified Health Care Aides within the limits of ability, competence, and training
Assist residents in maintaining adequate rest and activity
Provide constant care and/or close observation as assigned
Monitor wandering residents as assigned
Respond promptly to resident calls and ensure call bells are within reach
Transport residents as required
Respond to residents’ physical and emotional needs
Provide relevant patient information to the health care team for care planning
Obtain, clean, and maintain equipment as directed
Use unit equipment such as patient lifts and transfer devices
Restock supplies as assigned
Respond to inquiries, relay messages, and initiate appropriate action as directed
Report and record resident care provided and observed changes

Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required
Basic First Aid Training required
CPR training in accordance with Employer policy
Successful completion of the 7-day Uncertified Health Care Aide micro-credential before commencing work
Access to a computer and internet access
Successful completion of 5 consecutive days of virtual learning and 2 consecutive days of skills labs
Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written
Previous patient care experience preferred
Competence in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and values preferred
Knowledge of patient/resident/client care techniques and procedures related to activities of daily living
Knowledge of PHIA, WHMIS, and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions)
Knowledge of employer policies and procedures and health care team roles and responsibilities
Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to respond to simultaneous demands
Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary
Ability to perform extensive physical activity, including lifting, transferring, and transporting patients and equipment
Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search
Child Abuse Registry Check
Adult Abuse Registry Check

Tuition free Red River College micro-credential Uncertified Health Care Aide course for successful applicants without relevant health care education/background
Employer-provided additional training through an approved training course, on-site, or a combination
Accommodations available upon request during the assessment and selection process