Health Care Aide Part-Time Indefinite Term 0.4 Nights

Betel Home Foundation operates an 91 bed personal care home in Selkirk, Manitoba.

We are currently recruiting for a Part-time Term Health Care Aide for Nights.

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.

This positions requires a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charge incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Betel Home Foundation values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person