Health Care Aide 0.6 Day/evening Permanent

Betel Home Foundation operates an 80 bed personal care home in Gimli, Manitoba.

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Health Care Aide permanent day / evening position.

Position Summary : Assumes responsibility to assist nurses in providing resident care. Utilizes a team approach to ensure resident focused care in a safe environment.

Qualifications :

• Minimum Grade 10 education and approved Health Care Aide Course is an asset, uncertified Health Care Aide will be considered.
• Combination of medical training and experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience in a related field would be of benefit.
• Desire to participate in learning opportunities to develop self.
• Ability to foster good relationships with staff, residents and public, thereby promoting resident-focused care and services.
• Due to the high physical demands of the position, the incumbent must be physically and mentally capable to meet these demands.

FUNCTIONS :

• Providing care to residents under the direction of the R.N., R.P.N. or L.P.N.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, toileting, escorting etc.
• Participates in in-service education and staff development programs, team conferences, resident care conferences, and staff meetings.
• Participates in the rehabilitation programs.
• Reports accurately any unusual incidents and all observations made of resident’s condition.
• Participates in the formulation of new policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment and supplies hygienically and ready for use at all times.
• Demonstrates good body mechanics in all aspects of moving, lifting and transferring.
• Lifts and transfers residents according to Betel policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates use of all equipment in a safe manner.
• Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of resident safety principles and practices in all daily activities.
• Supports an environment which avoids, prevents, and corrects all activities or actions which may results in adverse outcomes in the delivery of health care services.
• Provides a safe environment by ensuring the adherence to Workplace Safety and Health regulations and policies and Infection Control guidelines.
• Obeys all safety and health rules and follows recommended Safe Work Procedures.
• Informs supervisor of any unsafe acts, work condition, occurrences, near misses, injuries or illnesses immediately.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Workplace Hazard Materials Information Systems (“WHMIS”) and adheres to the procedures for handling and storing controlled substances as described in the Material Safety Data Sheets (“MSDS”).
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Demonstrates understanding of role and responsibilities in fire prevention and disaster preparedness and participates in safety and health programs including the region’s Fire, Disaster and Evacuation plan.

Job Type : Part-time

Salary : $20.09-$23.29 per hour

Benefits :

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person