Health Care Aide - SMHC

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Manitoba healthcare provider is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide care in a mental health setting. Candidates must have completed a recognized Health Care Aide course and demonstrate strong communication skills. The role requires shift work that includes nights and weekends. Candidates will assist with patient care and support the healthcare team in a collaborative environment. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals in a mental health setting.
• Support the healthcare team and adapt to changing demands.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of PHIA, WHMIS, and Workplace Safety requirements

Ability to prioritize care

Ability to perform independently and as part of a team

Ability to adapt to changing situations

Education

Completion of recognized Health Care Aide course

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 11/24/2025

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Nights

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Experience providing care to individuals in a mental health setting, or with physical and cognitive impairments is preferred

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of recognized Health Care Aide course required

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrating effective command of the English language
• Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other relevant Workplace Safety and Health requirements/responsibilities
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required. Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting patients/residents and equipment
• Requires shift work and will include evening, night or weekend shifts, or extended working hours as required
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals

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

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.