A Career as a Health Care Aide Can Take You Anywhere
Overview
Salary Range
$36,084 – $42,665
Recommended High School Courses
High School Diploma or equivalent
Grade 12 Math
Grade 12 English
Grade 10 Science (or higher)
Not all courses are required for all
programs — please inquire with
individual programs for more
information
Health care aides have an important role in the day-to-day care and comfort of patients, residents, and clients. They work with the health care team in hospital, long-term care, and community settings to care for seniors, people who have medical conditions or are recovering from surgery, and people with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities include:
- Answer call signals
- Lift, turn or massage patients; shave patients prior to operations
- Supervise patient exercise; set-up and provide leisure activities for patients
- Accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care
- Supply and empty bed pans; bathe, dress and groom patients
- Serve meal trays and feed or assist in feeding of patients and assist patients with menu selection
- Take patients’ blood pressure, temperature and pulse; report or record fluid intake and output
- Observe or monitor patients’ status and document patient care on charts; collect specimens such as urine, feces or sputum; administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
- Perform other procedures as directed by nursing and hospital staff
Role Requirements
- Health care aides are exposed to fast-paced and mentally demanding situations
- Health care aides spend a lot of time on their feet
- Health care aides work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Skills and Abilities
Team Player
Empathetic and Compassionate
Clear Communicator
Problem Solver
Educational Programs
Post-Secondary
| Educational Institution | Location | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Red River College Polytechnic | Multiple | Health Care Aide |
| Assiniboine Community College | Multiple | Comprehensive Health Care Aide |
| Université de Saint-Boniface | Winnipeg | Certificat Aide en soins de santé |
| University College of the North | Thompson and The Pas | Health Care Aide |
| Herzing College | Winnipeg | Health Care Aide |
| Academy of Learning | Winnipeg, Selkirk, Steinbach, Pine Falls | Health Care Aide |
| Robertson College | Winnipeg and Brandon | Health Care Aide |
| Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology | Winnipeg | Health Care Aide and Personal Support Worker |
| CDI College | Winnipeg | Health Care Aide |
High School
| Educational Institution | Location | Program |
|---|---|---|
| RB Russell Vocational High School | Winnipeg | Health Care Aide |
| St. James-Assiniboia School Division | Winnipeg | Health Care Aide |
| Seven Oaks School Division | Winnipeg | Health Care Aide |