Health Care Aide - F6 Fort Garry Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide direct client care in a community health setting. The role involves assisting with personal care and basic routines under supervision, aligned with the WRHA mission to deliver equitable health services.

The successful candidate will have completion of a recognized Health Care Aide program and strong English communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with client care; community or geriatric preferred.
• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Knowledge of PHIA/WHMIS and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client personal care and basic supportive care.
• Work under supervision of Team Coordinator.
• Demonstrate commitment to WRHA values and goals.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

Health Care Aide certificate

Recognized Health Care Aide program

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access Fort Garry

Department / Unit: F6 Fort Garry Team

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 10/23/2026

FTE: 0.60

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shift Pattern:

Wk 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

0630-1300

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

0630-1300

0630-1300

Wk 2

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

0630-1300

0630-1300

0630-1300

OFF

OFF

0630-1300

0630-1300

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

Under the general supervision of the Team Coordinator or designate, the Aide acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with client personal care and providing basic supportive care as directed.The Health Care Aide demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/site/program.

Experience

• Previous client care experience required. Community or geriatric 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:
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) required. Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
  • Regional, site and program policies and procedures.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook.
• Experience with an electronic charting system preferred.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting clients 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, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.