Health Care Aide/psych Nurse Assistant (casual)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Winnipeg, MB, CA
On-site
Health care aide certificate from recognized program
Cpr certification required
Willingness to complete nvci training
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a casual Health Care Aide/Psychiatric Nurse Assistant to provide basic care and support for patients at the Eden Mental Health Centre. The ideal candidate should possess a Health Care Aide Certificate, CPR certification, and be willing to undertake additional training in crisis intervention and suicide prevention

Job Summary

  • The Psychiatric Nursing Attendant attends to the basic, physical care needs of the patient on the unit while observing and reporting observations to the nurse.
  • The role requires assisting patients with activities of daily living such as meals, personal hygiene, dressing, elimination, and mobility in a manner that respects individual dignity.
  • Employees must be willing to complete and practice Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

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The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a casual Health Care Aide/Psychiatric Nurse Assistant to provide basic care and support for patients at the Eden Mental Health Centre. The ideal candidate should possess a Health Care Aide Certificate, CPR certification, and be willing to undertake additional training in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program
  • CPR certification required
  • Willingness to complete NVCI training
  • Willingness to complete ASIST training
  • Excellent observation skills for safety

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication
  • Flexibility, creativity and initiative
  • Respect for culturally diverse population
  • Recovery model approach experience

Key Requirements

  • Health Care Aide Certificate
  • CPR certification
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

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