Patient Transport Assistant (Designated Indigenous)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg invites applications for a term, full-time Clinical Support role at Health Sciences Centre. The position is in-person, 7.75 hours per day, 1.00 FTE, with an ASAP start date and end date per leave.

Candidates must complete Cushman Cart and lifts/transfers training within defined timelines, and CPR training is required. A satisfactory criminal records check and related clearances are required, with emphasis on safety, cultural awareness, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Indigenous language knowledge

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Cushman Cart Training

Lifts and transfers training

CPR training

Job description

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Requisition ID: 411164

PositionNumber: 20008618

Posting End Date: September 28, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 09/15/2028

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

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.
• Ability and awareness in Cultural safety and trauma informed.
• Ability to maintains situational awareness to ensure safety while responding with empathy, cultural humility, and respect.

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.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better.

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.

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.