2024-090 Health Care Aide CAS ATTA 2nd Posting (PDF)

at  Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

Site: Attawapiskat
Division: Patient Care
Reports to: Director of Patient Care
Status: Casual
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Health Care Aide.
The Organization:
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast.
WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee.
WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee,
Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Constance Lake. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the
region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern
Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It
is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team
members.

Position Profile Requirements:

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Motivated professional who can work with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of practice and regulations

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care support to the Inpatient unit
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to advance objectives of the organization
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of practice and regulations
• Provide personal support and initiatives for elders

Qualifications/Experience:

• PSW Certificate/ Diploma required
• Relevant experience in health care aide/orderly experience
• Must possess and maintain CPR certification
• Reliable and cooperative, effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

How to apply:
The successful candidate must provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2024-090 to:
Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

• Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
• For more information contact the HR team by email above
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• This position will remain open until filled
• Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new

hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines
approved by Health Canada

CODE AND ACCESSIBILITY OF ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2005.

Reposted April 8, 202

• Provide patient care support to the Inpatient unit
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to advance objectives of the organization
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of practice and regulations
• Provide personal support and initiatives for elder