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Health Care Aide

Health Care Aide

St. Boniface HospitalWinnipeg, MB, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Program Team Manager and a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as assigned (responsibility for patient care remains with the Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse).

Experience

The following grandparenting provision will apply in accordance with the Health Care Aide job description dated January 1, 2002 :

  • Health Care Aides (NA 2's) employed on January 1, 2002 are deemed to satisfy the educational requirements.
  • Effective July 1, 2002, SBH employees, who are not in a Health Care Aide (NA 2) position on January 1, 2002, but who had worked as a Health Care Aide at SBH for at least six(6) months within the five(5) years prior to applying for a Health Care Aide job (or such other previous experience as may be acceptable to the Hospital), are deemed to satisfy the educational requirements.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

  • Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate program.

    • Certification / Licensure / Registration

    Not Applicable

    Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
  • 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.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Ability to interact well with others.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Physical health with the ability to lift and move heavy patients.
  • Ability and willingness to work in stressful environments that may include aggressive and / or agitated individuals.

    • St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.