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Course Outline: Health Care Aide

Individuality of the Person

This module introduces students to the

concept of individuality of all persons,

their experiences, rights interests and needs.

 

Role of the Worker

Students will be introduced to the role and

scope of practice of workers providing support

to consumers/clients and families in individual

homes and long-term care facilities.

 

Interpersonal Skills

Students will learn the importance of

communication and interpersonal skills essential

to establishing and maintaining effective

relationships with consumers/clients.

 

Assisting a Person with Mobility

Students will learn good body mechanics in many aspects of the work to be performed to ensure safety and comfort for themselves and the consumer/client.

 

Abuse

This module introduces students to the concepts of family violence and abuse, including its possible signs, as well as appropriate actions to be taken (including legal requirements) if abuse is suspected.

 

Providing Optimal Support/Care Planning

The support/care plan or service contract is the framework within which the worker provides support/care to the consumer/client. Students will learn about implementing parts of the plan and communicating information accurately and without judgment.

 

Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health Issues

An introduction of common psychiatric conditions (affective disorders & schizophrenia), substance abuse and cognitive impairment.

 

Assisting a Person to Manage Ongoing Conditions

Basic concepts of assistance as well as the general effects on the person of common disabilities, ongoing conditions and disease.

 

Assisting a Person with Medications

The ability to assist a client with medication may be essential in supporting the client's independence, or in supporting a family caregiver.

 

Safety

Deals with aspects of safety as they relate to both the consumer/client and the worker.

 Household Management & Meal Preparation

Students will learn to assist the consumer/client with their nutritional needs, household activities and household management.

 

Assisting a Person with Personal Hygiene

Teaches skill and sensitivity to provide appropriate assistance to another person regarding their personal hygiene.

 

Assisting the Family

Assists students to understand the characteristics of today's families in terms of structure, functions, roles, lifestyles and relationships.

 

Assisting a Person Who is Dying

(Palliative Care)

The concept of dying as a part of life and the possible impact of life-threatening illness on the person and their family.

 

Clinical Placement

Both supervised and precepted placements.

 

 

· 100% Job Placement for recent program grads

· $27 900 Per year average income for this occupational classification in Manitoba

· The Brandon RHA hires students with this training frequently at approximately $15.00 per hour to start