Health Care Aide

Requisition ID: 317357 

City: Winnipeg

Site: Simkin Centre

Work Location:

Department / Unit: Nursing 

Job Stream: Clinical Support 

Union: CUPE

FTE: .4 

Hiring Status: Permanent 

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: $19.696, $20.288, $20.896, $21.522, $22.169, $22.834, $23.291

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.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture?  We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program, HEPP Pension, HEB Health & Dental benefits, generous compensation, on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events. 

 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 submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to hr@simkincentre.ca

All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and must provide proof of vaccination upon hire (medical exemptions may occur on a case-by-case basis)