Healthcare Aide #86

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Healthcare Aide to provide holistic care to residents. The role involves personal care, nutrition assistance, and support for residents' emotional and social well-being. Ideal candidates will have a recognized HCA course and skills to foster positive relationships. Join a committed team dedicated to dignity and respect in care.

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 and engage during meals.
• Support residents with waste elimination.

Skills

Mental and physical capability

Skills to foster positive working relationships

Ability to work cooperatively in a team

Ability to handle fluctuating workload

Proficiency in a second language

Education

Completion of recognized HCA Course

Job description

Job Description: Healthcare Aide #86

Requisition ID: 381490

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, united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Resident Care Manager, the Healthcare Aide (HCA) provides holistic care to residents, addressing their physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being, in accordance with Donwood's mission, vision, and values, and resident-centered care practices.

Qualifications

• Completion of recognized HCA Course
• Mental and physical capability 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 in a team
• Ability to handle fluctuating workload and prioritize
• Knowledge of German Mennonite culture (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 dignity, respect, 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: Support residents with waste elimination.
• Ambulation/Mobility: Assist with movement and positioning.
• Psychological: Support intellectual stimulation and communication.
• Resident Care Planning: Participate in care planning and evaluation.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality and risk management programs.
• Education: Maintain competence relevant to current practice.

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, with applications due by May 15, 2025.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges. Checks should be no more than six months old at employment start. Employees cannot hold multiple positions exceeding 1.0 EFT across WRHA entities. Candidates may be asked to participate in a skills assessment. Late applications will not be considered. We welcome applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.