Home Support Worker

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Home Support Worker to assist with basic care tasks within the Fort Garry Home Care program. You will join a healthcare team and follow directions from the Resource Coordinator.

The role requires flexibility for days, evenings and weekends, in-person work, a valid Manitoba Class 5 license, and the ability to travel between client homes. Training on PHIA, WHMIS and universal precautions is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation preferred.
• Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle or willingness to travel year-round.
• Food Handler’s Certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic supportive care as directed within the healthcare team.
• Perform household tasks such as housekeeping and meal preparation per client plan.
• Maintain clear communication with the care team and document care activities.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry

Meal preparation

English communication

Team player

Education

Grade 10 education

Job description

Requisition ID: 411460

Position Number: 20074134

Posting End Date : October 1, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access Fort Garry

Department / Unit: Fort Garry Home Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 10/04/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary: $20.352 , $20.949 , $21.562 , $22.192 , $22.842

Shift Pattern: Wk 1 Friday 800-1630 Saturday 800-1630 Sunday 800-1630 Monday 800-1630 Tuesday 800-1630 Wednesday 800-1630 Thursday OFF Wk 2 Friday 800-1630 Saturday OFF Sunday OFF Monday 800-1630 Tuesday 800-1630 Wednesday 800-1630 Thursday 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

Under the general supervision of the Resource Coordinator or other designate, the Home Support Worker acts as a member of the healthcare team, assisting with basic supportive care as directed. The Home Support Worker demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Employer and the Home Care Program.

Experience

• Previous experience with housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and/or willingness to travel year- round.
• Food Handler’s Certificate may be required.

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 English verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write French may be required.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as required.
• Information and/or training will be provided for the following:
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
• Regional and Program policies and procedures.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.

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.