Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - Fort Garry Team - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Winnipeg is seeking a Health Care Aide for their Home Care Program. The role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, providing comprehensive care, and working under supervision. Candidates must have completed a recognized Health Care Aide course and demonstrate effective communication and critical thinking skills. The position requires the ability to travel, as well as a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license. We welcome applications from Indigenous individuals and other diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients/patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Provides direct care within established standards of care.
• Travels between clients' homes as required.

Skills

Effective communication with clients/patients/residents

Demonstrated critical thinking skills

Ability to provide safe, effective personal care

Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Education

Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course

Job description

Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - Fort Garry Team - Repost

Requisition ID: 391881

Position Number: 20074068

Posting End Date: December 23, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Department / Unit: F4 Fort Garry Team

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Work Arrangement: In Person

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

Position Overview

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

Main Function

Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the HCA assists clients/patients/residents with activities of daily living, providing direct care within established standards of care, policies and procedures.

Experience

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

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• 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.
• Effective communication with clients/patients/residents, families, and co-workers.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• General skills and ability to perform all duties relevant to the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook.
• Experience with an electronic charting system may be preferred.
• 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.

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.

Legal Checks and Staff Requirements

Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check are required as conditions of employment. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

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

EEO Statement

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.