Join a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud as a Health Care Aide. Provide support and assistance to residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as identified in the care plan. The Health Care Aide works to full scope of practice and engages in education and certifications to maintain competency. Person-centered care is provided according to established standards of practice, including but not limited to, Accreditation Canada Standards, Personal Care Home Standards, and legislative requirements.
Requirements
- 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.
- Minimum Grade 12.
- Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care).
- Knowledge of Confidentiality/privacy requirements following The Personal 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 $1,000,000.00.
- 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.
Benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Flex hours
- Professional development opportunities
