Position Overview

The Resident Assistant works under the leadership of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Psychiatric Nurse as team leaders, providing care to residents in a small personal care home environment. The Resident Assistant assists with activities of daily living and other resident needs to protect, sustain optimal health and nurture residents. The focus is on promoting dignity and quality of life, including nutrition, participation in stimulating activities, and care for the residents’ workplace such as laundry and housekeeping.

Experience

- One to two (1‑2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred.
- One to two (1‑2) years’ experience, preferably caring for elderly or disabled clients, preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

- Grade 12 education required.
- Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program.
- Certified Food Handler Certificate or willingness to obtain it.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

- Knowledge of confidentiality/privacy requirements under PHIA and FIPPA legislation.
- Knowledge of workplace safety under WHIMS.
- Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program (VPP) training and processes.
- Knowledge of SCHIPP training and processes.
- Demonstrated compassionate, empathetic, and nurturing personality.
- Demonstrated ability and desire to care for the older adult population.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with residents, families, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and seek assistance as needed.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write,



speak and understand English.
- Demonstrated ability to interact well with others.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in stressful environments that may include aggressive or reactive individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve within the responsibilities of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to work under specified time constraints and in accordance with routines, while observing policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to a changing environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills, including Outlook email, and ability to adapt easily to online training programs.
- Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
- Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality in paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
- Good work and attendance record.
- Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
- No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
- May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.




- Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter or application.

Completes and maintains a satisfactory criminal record check, vulnerable sector search, adult abuse registry check, and child abuse registry check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work‑related references from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health‑Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French‑speaking communities within Southern Health‑Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted. Job competitions for union‑represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. If a selection grievance is filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative.

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