Health Care Aide

Posting End Date: November 10, 2025
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Community Health Services - 755 Portage Ave
Department / Unit: V3 Downtown Team
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Shift Pattern:
Saturday
Sunday
Saturday
Sunday
All shift patterns are subject to change in accordance with the collective agreement
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The Health Care Aide (HCA) may work in a variety of settings including community (clients' homes, assisted/supportive living), health care centers, and hospitals assisting patients/residents/clients with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting independence while providing comprehensive care and treatment.
The job specification sets out the overall general duties and responsibilities of the HCA and recognizes that responsibilities may vary dependent on the setting where the HCA works.
Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Health Care Aide (HCA) assists clients/patients/ residents with activities of daily living, providing direct client/patient/resident care, within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The HCA functions in meeting the special and changing needs of clients/patients/residents and assisting them in reaching and maintaining optimum health and independence within the limits of their abilities. The HCA demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/site/program.
Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.

Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.
SPECIAL TRAINING:
~ May vary depending on the service delivery area.

HCAs working in a community setting are required to have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and/or willingness to travel year-round.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence may be required in some settings.
Ability to provide safe, effective, personal care in a manner that considers each individual's need for comfort, privacy, and respect.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients/patients/residents, families, and co-workers; both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills: Effective command of the English language (both oral and written).
Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred.
Ability to speak, read and write French may be required.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence may be required in some settings.
May encounter exposure to disease, blood, body fluids, pest infestation, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, residual smoke, pets, pet dander, etc.
Position involves extensive physical activities such as standing, transferring and transporting patients and equipment handling between 10-20 kg on a regular basis.
Ability to work shift work and weekends. May be required to travel between client's homes.
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. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
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.