Health Care Aide

3 days ago

winnipeg, mb, Canada Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Full-time

Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - 3-1050 Leila Ave

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Posting End Date: October 27, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - 3-1050 Leila Ave

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.80

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shift Pattern:

Wk 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

Wk 2

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

OFF

OFF

All shift patterns are subject to change in accordance with the collective agreement

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Experience

  • Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

  • May vary depending on the service delivery area.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • 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.

Qualifications and Skills

  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
  • General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
  • Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
  • Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook.
  • Experience with an electronic charting system may be preferred in some settings.
  • Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
  • Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team seeking assistance as required.
  • 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.

Physical Requirements

  • May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
  • May encounter exposure to disease, blood, body fluids, pest infestation, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, residual smoke, pets, pet d