Health Care Aide - Portage la Prairie, Canada - Southern Health-Santé Sud

Southern Health-Santé Sud

Verified Company

Portage la Prairie, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Requisition ID: 339209

Competition #:
SS-23-684

Position Control #:
N253-64

Posting End Date:
Open Until Filled

City:
Portage la Prairie

Site:
Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location:
Lions Prairie Manor

Department / Unit:

LPM

Job Stream:
Clinical Support

Union:

CUPE

Anticipated Start Date:
To be determined

FTE:54

Anticipated Shift:
Evenings /Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 6.0 hour shifts

Wage Rate:
As Per
CUPE Collective Agreement

Position 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 Medium 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 1
Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

years' experience working in a health care setting preferred
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
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

Conditions of Employment:

Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.