Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Health Care Aide to support patient care services at Grace Hospital. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized Health Care Aide course and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include lifting and transporting patients, adhering to health care protocols, and collaborating with the care team. Applications are welcome from individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health team roles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by lifting and transporting patients.
• Adhere to health care protocols and workplace policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Skills

Patient care experience

Excellent command of the English language

Knowledge of health care team roles

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Education

Health Care Aide course

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Grace Hospital

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 08/27/2025

FTE: 0.50

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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

• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

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

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
  • Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in anIndigenous language and/or knowledge inIndigenous customs, traditions and values.
• 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.

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 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.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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