Patient Transport Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in Manitoba is seeking a Clinical Support worker to assist with patient care. This role includes responsibilities such as lifting and transporting patients, ensuring effective communication with the healthcare team, and meeting physical demands of the job. Candidates should be high school graduates with necessary training, and those familiar with Indigenous cultures will be prioritized.

Benefits

Employment equity and workplace diversity support

Accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

Qualifications

• Competency in an Indigenous language preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Capability to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Transporting patients and handling equipment requiring significant physical demands.
• Adjusting to unforeseen circumstances and managing stressful situations.
• Collaborating with different levels of staff effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Complete high school education, Manitoba standards

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training

Job description

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Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 08/04/2025

FTE: 0.60

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Must successfully complete on the job Cushman Cart Training within three months and lifts and transfers training within one month.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must have good interpersonal and English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must have good organizational skills and be able to communicate in an effective manner with all levels of staff.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting requests for service required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant walking (11-15 kms per shift) required.
• Lifting, turning and transferring of patients (some in excess of 270 kgs) required.
• Considerable bending, pushing, pulling and lifting required in the transport of equipment (10-270 kgs) within the Centre.
• Must be able to adjust to unforeseen circumstances and/or stressful situations.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and occasional adverse weather conditions.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.