Health Care Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Selkirk, Manitoba, is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide care for individuals in a mental health setting. The ideal candidate must have completed a recognized Health Care Aide course, possess strong communication skills, and be able to adapt to dynamic situations. This role includes moderate to heavy physical effort and may require shift work. Interested candidates should apply by submitting their cover letter and resume.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals in a mental health setting
• Transport patients/residents and equipment
• Work in a team and adapt to changing situations

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Command of the English language

Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)

Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values

Ability to prioritize care for patients

Ability to respond to simultaneous demands

Ability to perform independently

Ability to adapt to changing situations

Education

Successful completion of recognized Health Care Aide course

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Already a Manitoba health-care employee?

If you are a current Manitoba health-care employee looking for new opportunities, please click on the button below.

Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit: SH Acute Area 3 SMHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 10/17/2025

FTE: 0.40

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Experience providing care to individuals in a mental health setting, or with physical and cognitive impairments is preferred

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of recognized Health Care Aide course required

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrating effective command of the English language
• Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other relevant Workplace Safety and Health requirements/responsibilities
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required. Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting patients/residents and equipment
• Requires shift work and will include evening, night or weekend shifts, or extended working hours as required
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.