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Position Overview
Experience
- Ideally has two (2) years of related experience as a Health Care Aide in a healthcare facility and/or programs with special populations (e.g. elderly, physically and mentally disabled).
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Grade 12 education.
- Health Care Aide Certificate and Health Unit Clerk Certificate from a recognized educational institution/college or equivalent are required.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable
Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrates knowledge and support of:
- The vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Deer Lodge Centre.
- The Deer Lodge Centre’s Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct.
- Personal Health Information Act, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
- Maintains and promotes an organized and efficient communication/reception centre by:
- Promptly receiving telephone inquiries, and responding to calls according to policies and procedures.
- Receiving participants in a timely manner and directing them to the appropriate area.
- Assembling participant records according to established chart order.
- Accurately follows procedures related to admission and discharge of a participant.
- Completing all clerical duties (i.e. filing, faxing, copying, ordering of supplies), according to established procedures, in a timely manner.
- Taking direction from designate in matters related to the provision of participants.
- Replacing staff as requested.
- Relieving Recreation Facilitator as appropriate.
- Maintains a clean and protected environment by:
- Ensuring that all support areas are maintained in a clean and orderly manner, and are stocked with appropriate supplies and kits.
- Assisting with the cleaning of equipment.
- Maintaining a working knowledge of equipment and supplies used in the Get Away Club.
- Practicing proper use of mechanical devices used in providing participant support.
- Reporting and recording unusual incidents.
- Works independently with a minimum of supervision.
- Handles stress in the workplace and prioritizes work assignments.
- Basic typing/keyboarding skills.
- Demonstrated ability to write, speak and understand English, including spelling ability.
- Works safely without injury to self or to participants.
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with participants and families.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more posit
📌 Health Care Aide (Winnipeg)
🏢 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
📍 Winnipeg
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