Health Care Aide

POSITION SUMMARY: Directly accountable to the Manager of Resident Care, the Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient/resident care and providing basic supportive care as directed.

Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g.

utilizing personal, protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifies their Manager or their designates (i.e.

supervisors) of all occurrences, injuries illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers, or any others who enter the premises.

Education

Grade XII or equivalent.

Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institution.

Experience and Knowledge

In a relevant clinical area preferred.

Knowledge

Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for:

The vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Southeast Personal Care Home.

The Southeast Personal Care Home’s Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct.

Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).

Health care aide practice including basic principles of the techniques and procedures of patient/resident care related to activities of daily living.

Non-violent crisis intervention.

Principles of personal care/rehab care/dementia care/chronic care.

Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.

Abilities and Skills

Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.

Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.

Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.

Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Demonstrates patient/resident focused care in accordance with Southeast Personal Care Home Mission Statement and meets physical requirements to carry out job duties – lifting, bending, reaching above the head, etc.

Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, reliability and creativity.

Functions effectively within a changing environment and an interdisciplinary team.

English fluency in both written and verbal communication.

Verbal fluency in Ojibway is preferred.

Responsibilities

Patient/Resident Care/Clinical Practice

Assists patients/residents to maintain adequate rest and activity.

Assists with constant care and/or close observation to patients/residents as assigned.

Maintains established patient/resident oxygen therapy.

Monitors wandering patients/residents as assigned.

Participates in emergency codes as required/directed.

Promotes, assists, and provides direct care to patients/residents related to the activities of daily living (ADL) as established in the care plan, including:

hygiene/grooming

nutrition/hydration

elimination

social, recreational and diversional activities

cultural/spiritual activities

Collects specimens as assigned.

Provides for care of the body after death.

Provides relevant patient/resident information to the health care team to assist in care planning.

Provides care that respects the patient/resident’s right to dignity, privacy and individuality, including the right to make choices.

Responds promptly to patient/resident calls, ensuring call bells are within patient/resident reach.

Responds to the physical and emotional needs of patients/residents.

Transports patients/residents as required.

Communication

Communicates information obtained from the patient/resident/family to RN, RPN, LPN or designate.

Establishes/fosters positive interactions and relationships with patients/residents, families and other members of the health care team.

Fosters/establishes, respectful, positive interactions through daily contact with all categories of facility staff, patients/residents, families and the general public, including unit meetings and conferences.

Monitors, reports and records patient/resident care provided and changes observed.

Observes and reports unusual behaviours of patients/residents/visitors/staff on the unit.

Responds appropriately to inquiries, relays messages and initiates appropriate action as directed.

Reports and records unusual occurrences per hospital policies.

Performs in such a manner that reflects the values of trust, compassion, and exceptional service in all interactions with patients/residents/families, members of the health-care team and the public.

Professional Responsibility

Assists with obtaining, cleaning and maintaining equipment as directed.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of unit equipment, e.g. patient lift and transfer devices.

Obtains, cleans, and maintains the unit and equipment used in patient/resident care as assigned.

Restocks supplies as assigned.

Quality Improvement

Ensures all efforts are focused on quality patient/resident care.

Participates in quality improvement activities as requested.

Participates in meetings, committees, teams, councils etc., as assigned.

Performs in a manner that reflects the values of trust, compassion, and exceptional service in all interactions with patients/residents/family, members of the health care team and the public.

Supports and participates in the unit’s quality improvement plan.

Education and Research

Acts as a resource and role model for students.

Maintains and improves skills through formal and informal educational opportunities.

Is accountable for own health care aide practice.

Participates in nursing and interdisciplinary conferences to develop care plans, provide feedback and evaluation of care plans.

·Participates in the learning experiences of Health Care Aide students and new staff as delegated and in cooperation with the clinical instructor, unit staff and facility educator.

Recognizes and addresses limits of own abilities/job description.

Supports patient/resident teaching as directed.

Other Duties

As assigned.

Environmental Conditions

Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting patients/residents and equipment.

May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.

May encounter exposure to disease, toxic materials, noise, etc. The employer will take all reasonable measures to reduce the risk of exposure to staff.

Requires shift work, extended working hours.

0.6 FTE Evening

SERDC recognizes the importance of building an exemplary service delivery organization. We are committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the communities we serve. Preference will be given to qualified SERDC or First Nation members who voluntarily self-declare in their application. CONTACT: Adeola Izokun /Resident Care Manager Southeast Personal Care Home 1265 Lee Blvd, Winnipeg MB, R3T 2M3Tel: Fax: email: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however we will only be contacting candidates selected for interviews. CLOSING DATE: all applications must be received by July 17, 2025.