Health Care Aide
Arb HCA(UT) PCH_01

Position Summary:

The Health Care Aide – Uncertified is a member of the health care team, working under the direction of the Registered Nurse and /or Licensed Practical Nurse and the Clinical Team Manager. The Health Care Aide – Uncertified is responsible for performing and assisting with duties related to meeting resident personal needs in accordance with the established policies and procedures. The Health Care Aide - Uncertified must be able to function effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment utilizing standardized processes of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

The position of Health Care Aide- Uncertified functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education
• Successful completion of IERHA Uncertified HCA Learning Module and Practicum
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Health Care Aide within a health care setting.
• Previous related experience in the health care system preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy GA-6-P-390 Respectful Workplace
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to recognize and purse self-development opportunities.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to respect and promote a cultural diverse population.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an environment that promotes and is conducive to pets where applicable.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority 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.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.