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

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Aide (Uncertified) for the Fort Garry Team in Winnipeg. This in-person term role supports home-based clients, with a 0.60 FTE workload and a schedule including weekday shifts.

The position emphasizes safety, respectful care, and teamwork within the WRHA community health services network. Requirements include a 7-day Health Care Support Worker micro-credential and a Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license or willingness to travel; fluency in

Qualifications

• Experience providing care to the elderly and/or individuals with physical or cognitive impairments preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload; respond to multiple demands.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; teamwork.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• French may be required at a predetermined level; Indigenous language skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person health care support to clients in home care settings.
• Support clients with daily living activities and basic healthcare tasks.
• Collaborate with the Fort Garry Team and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Care for elderly

Team player

Communication skills

Shift work

English language

Education

7-day Health Care Support Worker micro-credential

Job description

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

Requisition ID: 415216

PositionNumber: 20077533

Posting End Date: November 20, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access Fort Garry

Department / Unit: F3 Fort Garry Team

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.60

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shift Pattern:

Wk 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

0630-1500

0630-1500

0630-1500

0630-1500

OFF

OFF

OFF

Wk 2

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

0630-1500

OFF

OFF

0630-1500

OFF

OFF

OFF

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

• Previous experience providing care to the elderly and/or individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• 7-day Health Care Support Worker micro-credential from Assiniboine Community College, Red River College Polytechnic, or University College of the North OR a Health Service Delivery Organization approved course that meets the minimum requirement of the 7-day micro-credential as determined by the Employer.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• May vary depending on the service delivery area.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• UHCAs 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.

Qualifications and 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as required.
• Effective command of the English language (both oral and written).
• May be required to speak, read and write French at the predetermined linguistic level.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions, and values.

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 10-20kg 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.

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.