Healthcare Aide #34

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Winnipeg seeks a dedicated Healthcare Aide to deliver holistic care to residents. The role emphasizes personal care, nutrition, and psychological support, ensuring residents' dignity and well-being. Ideal candidates will have relevant training and the ability to foster positive relationships in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of recognized HCA Course required.
• Prior experience in long-term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote cleanliness and skin integrity through personal care.
• Assist residents with nutritional needs during meals.
• Support residents with movement and positioning.

Skills

Mental capabilities

Physical capabilities

Positive working relationships

Team collaboration

Prior experience in long-term care

Knowledge of German Mennonite culture

Proficiency in a second language

Education

Completion of recognized HCA Course

Job description

Job Description: Healthcare Aide

Requisition ID: 381488

Position Number: [[cust_PCN]]

Posting End Date: May 22, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Donwood Manor

Site: Donwood Manor

Department / Unit: Nursing Unit

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date:

FTE: 0.65

Anticipated Shift: [[Cust_AnticipatedShift]]

Work Arrangement:

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours:

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

The Healthcare Aide (HCA), under the direction of the Resident Care Manager, provides holistic care to residents, addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being in accordance with the Donwood Resident Bill of Rights. The role reflects Donwood’s mission, vision, and values, emphasizing resident-centered care practices.

Qualifications

• Completion of recognized HCA Course
• Mental and physical capabilities to meet job demands
• Skills to foster positive working relationships
• Prior experience in long-term care (asset)
• Completion of C.A.U.S.E.S. training (asset)
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team
• Ability to handle fluctuating workloads and prioritize
• Knowledge of German Mennonite culture and community (asset)
• Familiarity with long-term care (asset)
• Proficiency in a second language (asset)

All activities are framed by the resident perspective, reflecting Donwood’s commitment to caring for seniors with respect, dignity, and Christian values.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Promote cleanliness and skin integrity through personal care.
• Nutrition: Assist residents with nutritional needs and engage with them during meals.
• Elimination: Assist with waste elimination.
• Ambulation/Mobility: Support residents with movement and positioning.
• Psychological: Support intellectual stimulation and communication.
• Resident Care Planning: Participate in planning and evaluating resident care.
• Quality Improvement and Risk Management: Engage in related programs.
• Education: Maintain competence relevant to current practices.

Disability accommodations are available upon request. A current Criminal Record Certificate and Adult Abuse Registry are required within three weeks of hire. Submit resumes to: [e-mail].

Closing Date: 0900 on Thursday, May 22, 2025 (application deadline: May 15, 2025).

Employment is contingent upon a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check. The candidate is responsible for service charges. Checks are valid if obtained within six months prior to employment start date.

Note: Employees cannot hold multiple positions across the WRHA legal entities that total more than 1.0 EFT. Interviewed candidates may participate in a skills assessment. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. We welcome applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available upon request.