Site: Prairie Mountain Health -Sandy Lake Personal Care Home

Department / Unit: Long Term Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: Undefined - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

Union : MGEU

FTE: 0.65

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 hour shifts

Salary: As per collective agreement

TERM NOTE: This INDEFINITE TERM may expire subject to 24 hours’ notice of return of the current incumbent

Position Summary

The Health Care Aide provides direct client care and environmental support within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The Health Care Aide functions in meeting the special and changing needs of clients and assisting them in reaching and maintaining optimum health and independence within the limits of their abilities under the direction of the team leader.

Qualifications:

Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training as per PPG-00002 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

Demonstrated communication skills

Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures

Ability to display independent judgment

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Overview:

Assist clients in activities of daily living, striving to maintain self-respect, dignity, and independence by encouraging and allowing clients to care for themselves within the limits of their abilities as described in the client’s record.



Integrate the Resident Bill of Rights (Long Term Care) into care.

Follow individualized client care plans, provide feedback to improve care, and communicate/report client changes to the team leader.

Document care according to policy.

Document observations and care provided in the client’s health record and/or appropriate flow sheets as per policies and procedures (e.g., clinical documentation, fluid balance records).

Provide or assist clients with personal hygiene as per the care plan, including but not limited to bathing (tub, shower, complete or partial bed bath); grooming (washing hands, face, and perineal area; shampooing and combing hair; shaving; nail care); skin care (back rubs and skincare); oral care (mouth care, teeth, and dentures); and dressing/undressing. Assist clients with the care of personal belongings and clothing.

Provide or assist clients with elimination needs as per the care plan, including but not limited to assisting with bathroom use, providing bedpans or urinals, changing incontinent briefs, providing perineal care, and caring for urinary drainage systems as per procedure.

Provide or assist clients with mobility as per the care plan and assist dependent clients with meals and feeding. Distribute between-meal nourishment and supplements and encourage consumption.





Provide or assist clients with elimination needs as per the care plan, including assistance with bathroom use, bedpans or urinals, changing incontinent briefs, providing perineal care, caring for urinary drainage systems, and assisting with ostomy care using proper technique and protected use of supplies. Replace established (chronic) ostomy systems and notify the team leader of any signs of skin breakdown.

Provide or assist clients with observations and measurements as per the care plan, including reporting changes in condition to the team leader, updating bowel movement records each shift, weighing clients, recording intake and output as required, and documenting care on applicable flow sheets.

Provide or assist with the application and care of compression stockings, tensors, braces, and splints as directed according to the client's care plan.

Provide or assist with necessary safety measures in accordance with policies and procedures, including but not limited to side rails, seat belts, wheelchair pedals, management of disoriented or aggressive clients or visitors, responding promptly to call lights, and reporting concerns. Perform minimum hourly observation rounds, or more frequently as indicated by the client’s care plan.

Demonstrate appropriate application of restraints and monitoring of clients using restraints in accordance with policies and procedures.

Position and/or assist clients with eating in a manner that promotes dignity and interaction, utilizing safe feeding techniques as required by the client care plan.

Maintain a safe environment by appropriately distributing and storing equipment.

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📌 Health Care Aide (Sandy Lake)
🏢 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
📍 Sandy Lake