Health Care Aide

Location: South Central Manitoba (Altona)

Work Location:

Boundary Trails Health Centre

City:  Winkler

Hiring Status:  Temporary

FTE:  0.70

Employment arrangement:  In Person

Daily hours worked:  11.625

Annual base hours:  2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date:  07/03/2026 – 03/31/2027

Reason for Term:  Other Leave

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the  Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most.  Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview
Experience

One to two (1-2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred.

One to two (1-2) years’ experience preferably caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care).

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of Confidentiality/privacy requirements following

The Person al Health Information Act (PHIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) legislation.

Knowledge of Workplace safety requirements following Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program (VPP) training and processes.

Knowledge of SCHIPP training and processes.

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.

Demonstrated ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as needed.

Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Demonstrated ability to interact well with others.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in stressful environments which may include aggressive and/or agitated individuals.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.

Good work and attendance record.

Some program areas require a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,.

Physical Requirements

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

May work evenings, nights and weekends.

Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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