Position Overview Experience
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One to two (1-2) years' experience working in a health care setting preferred.
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One to two (1-2) years' experience preferably caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred.
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Minimum Grade 12.
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Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program.
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Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care).
Qualifications and Skills
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- 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.
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
