Health Care Aide - Certified

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Altona; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a Health Care Aide to support residents in Activities of Daily Living at Eastview Place - Altona. You work under licensed leaders, maintaining person-centered care per standards and policies. The 0.4 FTE role includes days, nights, and weekends with 7.75 hours per day.

Requirements include Grade 12, HCA certificate, current BLS, and ability to travel if needed. Bilingual capacity is encouraged to serve diverse communities in the region.

Qualifications

• PHIA and privacy act knowledge required.
• WHMIS safety knowledge required.
• VPP training and processes familiarity.
• SCHIPP training and processes familiarity.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Team collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong English reading/writing and verbal skills.
• Ability to respect cultural diversity and bilingual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide ADL support to residents per care plan.
• Operate at full scope of practice with independence where appropriate.
• Maintain safety and quality standards and participate in education.

Skills

PHIA compliance

WHMIS knowledge

VPP training

SCHIPP processes

Prioritization

Team player

Verbal & written communication

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (EN/French)

Confidentiality

Attendance

Driver's license

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Grade 12

Job description

Requisition ID: 412460

Position Number: 217-715921070N253-45

Posting End Date: October 14, 2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Eastview Place - Altona

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Long Term Care

Work Location: Eastview Place - Altona

City: Altona

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.4

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days; Nights; Weekends

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: 11/20/2026

Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

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

Under the leadership and direction of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse as team leaders, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides support and assistance to residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as identified in the care plan. The HCA works to full scope of practice and engages in education and certifications to maintain competency. Person-centered care is provided according to established standards of practice, including but not limited to, Accreditation Canada Standards, Personal Care Home Standards, and legislative requirements.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

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)

• Minimum Grade 12.


• 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.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

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.