Unit Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Health Sciences Centre

Health Sciences Centre

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 353830

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
February 19, 2024

City:
Winnipeg

Employer:
Shared Health

Site:
Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit:
Rehab & Geriatrics

Job Stream:
Clinical Support

Union:

CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 03/04/2024

FTE:0.50

Anticipated Shift:
Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement:
In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary:
$20.090, $20.694, $21.314, $21.952, $22.612, $23.291, $23.990

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Patient Care, RN, RPN, and/or LPN, the Unit Assistant acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as directed.

The Unit Assistant demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience:

Previous patient care experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.

Qualifications and Skills:

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, site and unit policies and procedures.
Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
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 verbal and written communication skills.
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, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.

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.