Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - Point Douglas Team - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Aide for the Home Care Program, Point Douglas Team. This term, in-person position supports clients in their own homes in Winnipeg.

You will deliver personal care, assist with daily living activities, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and comfort. A Health Care Aide course, Manitoba driver’s licence, and ability to travel are required or may be needed.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.
• Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments preferred.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle may be required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training may be required in some settings.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Travel willingness

Education

Health Care Aide certificate

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Electronic charting system

Job description

Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - Point Douglas Team - Repost

Requisition ID: 410809

PositionNumber: 20074203

Posting End Date: September 30, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services -Point Douglas Home Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.75

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shift Pattern:

Wk 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

0700-1330

OFF

OFF

0700-1330

OFF

0700-1330

0700-1330

0700-1330

Wk 2

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

0700-1330

0700-1330

0700-1330

0700-1330

OFF

0700-1330

0700-1330

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

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 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 term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.