Health Care Aide - Home Care Program (Casual) - J5 St. James-Assiniboia Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Health Care Aide for its Home Care Program in Winnipeg. The HCA will provide support for clients in their homes or healthcare settings, ensuring their comfort and independence. Ideal candidates will have completed a recognized Health Care Aide course and possess effective communication skills. This casual position offers a flexible schedule, requiring availability for various shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course is required.
• Experience with individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Provide direct patient care and support independence.
• Adhere to established standards of care, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Personal Care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Health Care Aide course

Minimum Grade 10 education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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Requisition ID: 382864

Position Number: 20073401

Posting End Date: June 17, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - 280 Booth Drive

Department / Unit: J5 St. James-Assiniboia Team

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary: $22.012, $22.672, $23.351, $24.053, $24.775, $25.519

All shift patterns are subject to change in accordance with the collective agreement

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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.

Main Function

Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Health Care Aide (HCA) assists clients/patients/ residents with activities of daily living, providing direct client/patient/resident care, within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The HCA functions in meeting the special and changing needs of clients/patients/residents and assisting them in reaching and maintaining optimum health and independence within the limits of their abilities.

The HCA demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/site/program.

Please note that weekend work is a requirement of the Home Care Program. It is an expectation that as a casual employee you must be available for two (2) shifts per month, and do not decline more than three (3) shifts within your availability in a period of 90 calendar days.

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, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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