Home Care Attendant/health Care Aide- H3 River - Winnipeg, Canada - WRHA Community Health Services

WRHA Community Health Services

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Requisition ID: 340553

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
December 1, 2023

City:
Winnipeg

Site:
WRHA Community Health Services

Work Location:
Access Fort Garry

Department / Unit:
H3 River Heights Team

Job Stream:
Clinical

Union:
CUPE-CS-WCEODSP

Anticipated Start Date:

ASAP

FTE:

CASUAL

Anticipated Shift:
Days;Weekends

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary:
$20.993, $21.471, $21.949, $22.388, $22.839, $23.524

Rotation Calendar:

Wk 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

OFF

OFF

Wk 2

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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 Care Attendant acts as a member of the healthcare team, assisting with client care and providing basic supportive care in an independent manner as directed.

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

Please note that weekend work is a requirement of the Home Care Program. It is an expectation that as a casual employee you must be available for two (2) shifts per month, and do not decline more than three (3) shifts within your availability in a period of 90 calendar days.

Experience:

Recent and related patient and/or client 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:

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 Aboriginal 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.
May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens (i.e. residual smoke, pets and or/pet dander), physical and emotional stress.
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).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.