Health Care Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a Health Care Aide with 1–2 years of health care experience, ideally caring for elderly or disabled clients. The role emphasizes confidentiality, WHMIS, and PHIA/FIPPA compliance in a diverse, bilingual environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to work in potentially stressful situations while traveling to regional facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care).
• One to two years of health care experience preferred; elderly/disabled care preferred.
• Confidentiality/privacy requirements under PHIA and FIPPA.
• Workplace safety per WHMIS.
• VPP training and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Effective verbal and written communication, and teamwork.
• Ability to read/write/speak English; ability to interact well with others.
• Willingness to work in stressful environments with potentially aggressive individuals.
• Respect for cultural diversity; bilingual ability is advantageous for designated roles.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 driver's license may be required for some program areas.

Skills

PHIA knowledge

WHMIS

VPP training

SCHIPP

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication skills

English proficient

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Cultural awareness

Bilingual English/French

Driver's license

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

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Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other - a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Experience

• One to two (1-2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred.
• One to two (1-2) years’ experience preferably caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care).

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Confidentiality/privacy requirements following The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) legislation.
• Knowledge of Workplace safety requirements following Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program (VPP) training and processes.
• Knowledge of SCHIPP training and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as needed.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrated ability to interact well with others.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in stressful environments which may include aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Some program areas require a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work evenings, nights and weekends.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is 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.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud's FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date:12/04/2026