Home Support Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - WRHA Community Health Services

WRHA Community Health Services

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Requisition ID: 330216

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
June 22, 2023

City:
Winnipeg

Site:
WRHA Community Health Services

Work Location: 975 Henderson Hwy

Department / Unit:
R2 River East Access

Job Stream:
Clinical Support

Union:
CUPE-FS-WCEODSP

Anticipated Start Date:

ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 6.50

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary:
$14.150, $14.322, $14.557, $14.910, $15.158

Rotation Calendar:

Wk 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

OFF

OFF
0FF

Wk 2

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

OFF

OFF

OFF

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We're united by _a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care._

Position Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Resource Coordinator, the Home Support Worker acts as a member of the healthcare team, assisting with patient/client care and providing basic supportive care as directed.

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

Experience:

Previous patient and/or client care experience preferred.
Previous experience with housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation preferred.
Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, 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 selfdevelopment opportunities.
Effective English verbal and written communication skills.
Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal 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.
Must be in good physical and mental health.
Position will be exposed to environmental factors such as pet dander and residual smoke.
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.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT._ _The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services._