Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - Seven Oaks Team (West)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide safe and respectful personal care to individuals with varying needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication abilities and complete a recognized Health Care Aide course. Responsibilities include effective client interaction and maintaining a safe environment. The role requires a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license and may involve travel. This is an in-person position with a focus on high-quality care.

Benefits

Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to individuals in a respectful manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients and families.
• Maintain safety and comfort for clients at all times.

Skills

Ability to provide safe, effective personal care

Effective communication with clients and families

Demonstrated critical thinking skills

Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of Indigenous customs and traditions

Ability to speak, read, and write French

Education

Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course

Job description

Requisition ID: 394740

PositionNumber: 20066533

Posting End Date: January 06, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Seven Oaks Comm Health & SS

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.60

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shift Pattern:

Wk 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

7:00-15:30

7:00-15:30

OFF

Wk 2

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

OFF

7:00-15:30

7:00-15:30

OFF

7:00-15:30

7:00-15:30

OFF

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

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 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.

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.