Full-Time Health care aide in Winnipeg
Job Description
“Reporting to the Director of Health & Wellness/ the Director of Care/Client Service Supervisor, the Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Revera’s standards, policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities
To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
To facilitate residents’ move in and transfers where applicable;
To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Revera forms or tools;
To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family;
To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client’s safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client’s behalf to ensure client’s safety is maintained;
To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera’s Code of Conduct;
To complete all other tasks as assigned. Qualifications
Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)
Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS). Requirements:
Division Long Term Care
Expertise Nursing, Resident Services, Personal Support Work, Geriatrics, Health & Wellness, Gerontology, Care plan development
Job Type Part Time
Location CA-MB-Winnipeg Division Long Term Care Expertise Nursing, Resident Services, Personal Support Work, Geriatrics, Health & Wellness, Gerontology, Care plan development Job Type Part Time Location CA-MB-Winnipeg”
How to Apply
REVERA INCWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.