Patient Transport Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Clinical Support staff member for a term, in-person role at 0.40 FTE. The incumbent will begin ASAP and operate under Shared Health leadership with a focus on patient-centered support.

The position requires completion of required training (Cushman Cart, lifting/transfers, CPR) within specified timelines and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to Indigenous language knowledge or Indigenous customs awareness.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must have good interpersonal and English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must have good organizational skills and communicate effectively with all staff levels.
• Problem-solving and multitasking abilities to prioritize requests.

Skills

Indigenous language knowledge

Interpersonal communication

English (oral and written)

Organizational skills

Problem-solving and multitasking

Education

High school diploma (Manitoba standards)

Cushman Cart Training (on the job)

Lifts and transfers training

CPR certification ( Employer policy)

Job description

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 06/30/2027

Reason for Term: Educational Leave

FTE: 0.40

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.

Experience

Not Applicable

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.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

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.

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 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. Accommodationsare 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.