GENERAL

Description:

Health Care Aide - Proactive

Competition #:

GIM AC 826/26

Posting Date:

04/20/2026

Status:

Active

Type:

External

DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Health Care Aide
Gim HCA Acutepr_30

Closing Date:

04/27/2026

Facility / Site:

Gimli Hospital - Johnson

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Part-Time

Hours of Work:

Days Evenings Nights

Term Dates:

FTE:

0.5

Union Group:

MGEU Community Support

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary: The Health Care Aide is a member of the health care team, working under the direction of the Registered Nurse and /or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Health Care Aide is responsible for performing and assisting with duties related to meeting client/patient/resident personal needs in accordance with the established policies and procedures. The Health Care Aide must be able to function effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment utilizing nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The position of Health Care Aide functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Current certification in BCLS.
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Health Care Aide within a health care setting.
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures of patient/resident care related to activities of daily living.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling techniques.
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program training and processes.
• Acknowledgement of the infinite value of human life, respecting the rights of all individuals to live and die with dignity.
• Mandatory education sessions as set out by the program.
• Previous related experience in health care setting preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• 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.