Community Support Worker - Repost
Winnipeg Regional Health AuthorityJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority seeks a part-time 0.70 FTE Community Support Worker in Adult ER at Health Sciences Centre. The role provides patient care and advocacy in Emergency Department waiting room; when applying, customize your cover letter to highlight hands-on patient support and collaboration with community services. Ideal candidates have grade 10, a recognized Health Care Aide course, and must complete CPR for Health Care Providers and the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention program within three months of start. Strong communication, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to work days and nights onsite are essential. Security checks are required; Indigenous language skills are a plus.
Requisition ID: 402857
Position Number: 20007426
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre - Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Adult ER - HSC 2
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 0.70
Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 12.00
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $22.475, $23.136, $23.816, $24.515, $25.238, $25.982
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Health Services and/or delegate, the incumbent will be involved in direct patient care and will act as a resource to patients and families as required at the Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department waiting room. General areas of service include: direct patient care, emotional support, advocacy, community relations and public relations. Acts as a communication link between the Adult Emergency Department, the patient and appropriate community services.
Experience
- Previous experience working in a community or hospital-based setting, providing physical, emotional and social support to the patient.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Minimum grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
- Successful completion of a recognized Heath Care Aide Course required.
- Must successfully complete the CPR for Health Care Providers course within three months of employment.
- Must successfully complete the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program (in-house) within three months of employment.
- Advocacy and interview skill training will be provided within the probation period.
- First Aid training preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable
Qualifications and Skills
- Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
- Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHIMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
- Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
- Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
- Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
- Knowledge of the Emergency Program and objectives of the Health Sciences Centre preferred.
- Knowledge of community development and advocacy principles preferred.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
- General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
- Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
- Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
Physical Requirements
- Some heavy lifting required.
- Required to work in an unpredictable environment where patients with alcohol/chemical abuse and aggressive social behaviors may occur. Required to handle body fluids.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.