Health Care Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Aide at Victoria General Hospital, Unit 4 North. The role operates in-person with days, evenings, and weekends, under supervision to assist with patient care and basic supportive tasks.

Ideal candidates will have Grade XII, a recognized Health Care Assistant course (or be in a nursing program), CPR and BCLS as per policy. The role requires English proficiency and strong teamwork with the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade XII or equivalent required.
• Completion of recognized Health Care Assistant course required or currently enrolled in a University Nursing Program and having completed year two.
• CPR training requirements per Employer policy.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support is required for Emergency/ICU/Central Relief Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous quality patient care under supervision.
• Follow safety and health regulations and maintain safe work practices.
• Work within Hospital and Nursing Service philosophy, objectives and policies.
• Provide designated aspects of patient care under RN direction.
• Maintain and clean equipment; keep environment safe and clean.
• Use a positive approach to problem-solving in job duties.
• Demonstrate effective communication with team and departments.
• Participate as a supportive member of the health care team.

Skills

Body mechanics

English communication

Regular attendance

Education

Grade 12

Health Care Assistant course

CPR training

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Requisition ID: 410315

Position Number: 20051532

Posting End Date: September 11, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Unit 4 North - VGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $23.187, $23.867, $24.567, $25.290, $26.033, $26.800

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Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, and/or Licensed Practical Nurse, the Health Care Aide acts a member of health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as directed. The Health Care Aide demonstrates a commitment to the vision, value, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Responsibilities Include

• Demonstrate ability to provide continuous quality patient care.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and demonstrates safe work practices.
• Accept and work within the framework of the Hospital and Nursing Service’s philosophy, objectives and policies.
• Under the direction of the RN, provide designated/delegated aspects of patient care.
• Maintain and clean equipment and carry out other duties related to maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Utilize a positive approach to problem-solving in all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills ensuring effective interpersonal and interdepartmental communication.
• Participate as a supportive and contributing member of the health care team.
• Respond to “Codes” as required.

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completed Grade XII or equivalent required.
• Completion of recognized Health Care Assistant course required or currently enrolled in a University Nursing Program and having completed year two (2).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support is required for positions in Emergency, Intensive Care and Central Relief Team.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated ability to use appropriate body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to write, speak and understand English.
• The ability to complete the position on a regular basis.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

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.