Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - Access St. Boniface - 170 Goulet St

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is hiring a Health Care Aide (HCA) to support patients across community and health care settings. The role emphasizes assisting with daily living activities, maintaining safety, and promoting independence under supervision.

The position requires a Health Care Aide certificate, Grade 10 education, and valid Manitoba driver’s license where travel is involved. We offer in-person work with day, evening, and weekend shifts in Winnipeg facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 education (Manitoba standards)
• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families and staff
• Experience with electronic charting systems may be preferred
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training may be required in some settings
• Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle may be required

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Support independence while providing comprehensive care and treatment.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and team members.
• Prioritize workload and respond to simultaneous demands.
• Participate in skills assessments as part of the process.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Organizational skills

English proficiency

French ability

Indigenous knowledge

Professionalism

Education

Grade 10 education

Health Care Aide course

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Electronic charting

Job description

Requisition ID: 414753
Position Number: 20075624
Posting End Date: November 13, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access St. Boniface -170 Goulet St
Department / Unit: L1 St. Vital Team
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 0.60
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Annual Base Hours: 2080
Salary: $23.687 , $24.367 , $25.067 , $25.790 , $26.533 , $27.300

Wk 1
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
0630-1300
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
0630-1300
0630-1300
Wk 2
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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

The Health Care Aide (HCA) may work in a variety of settings including community (clients’ homes, assisted/supportive living), health care centers, and hospitals assisting patients/residents/clients with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting independence while providing comprehensive care and treatment.

The job specification sets out the overall general duties and responsibilities of the HCA and recognizes that responsibilities may vary dependent on the setting where the HCA works.

Experience

• Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• May vary depending on the service delivery area.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• HCAs working in a community setting are required to have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and/or willingness to travel year-round.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence may be required in some settings.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to provide safe, effective, personal care in a manner that considers each individual’s need for comfort, privacy, and respect.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients/patients/residents, families, and co-workers; both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook.
• Experience with an electronic charting system may be preferred in some settings.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team seeking assistance as required.
• Effective command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write French may be required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence may be required in some settings.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• May encounter exposure to disease, blood, body fluids, pest infestation, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, residual smoke, pets, pet dander, etc.
• Position involves extensive physical activities such as standing, transferring and transporting patients and equipment handling between 10-20 kg on a regular basis.
• Ability to work shift work and weekends.
• May be required to travel between client’s homes.

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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are 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.