Health Care Aide Casual

Requisition ID: 293258 

City: Winnipeg

Site: Simkin Centre

Work Location:

Department / Unit: Nursing 

Job Stream: Clinical Support 

Union: CUPE

FTE: 0 

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Nights; Weekends

Annual Base Hours:

Salary: $18.265

Welcome to our home! Above all else, that’s what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It’s a sparkling, 200-bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit.

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.

We Offer:

• Affordable staff meals in our onsite cafe
• Regular Staff Appreciation events
• Employee Assistance Program
• HEPP Pension

 POSITION SUMMARY

• Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Care, Unit/Charge Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse and in accordance with The Simkin Centre’s mission statement and policies and procedures, the HCA provides personal care to residents with empathy, maintains a supportive and safe environment, carries out routine treatments and assists with cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of Grade 10.
• Health Care Aide Certificate.
• Must successfully pass a pre-hire screening test.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Two years experience as a Health Care Aide.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all contacts.
• Ability to perform assigned duties accurately and efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Effective interpersonal relationships demonstrated in carrying out duties.
• Able to meet time deadlines for completion of work assignments and reports.
• Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position; ability to lift 51 lbs.
• Ability to follow directions as per use of supplies and safe use of equipment.

OTHER

• Must have a good performance and attendance record.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Please indicate your availability in your cover letter or application (ex. shifts you can work, times, etc). Please submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to hr@simkincentre.ca