Rehabilitation Assistant - Priority Home Services

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant for Priority Home Services. This 1.0 FTE in-person role supports patients and residents with direct care, under the RA scope, within a clinical team.

The position requires completion of an RA program with practicum, CPR training, and a valid driver's license. Successful candidates will demonstrate compassion, strong communication, and solid organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) program with practicum component.
• CPR training as per employer policy.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle required.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Organization

Computer literacy

Self-development

Education

High school diploma

RA program with practicum

OTA/PTA program graduates considered

Job description

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Rehabilitation Assistant - Priority Home Services

Requisition ID: 411965

PositionNumber: 20028300

Posting End Date: October 16, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 11/02/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shift Pattern:

Wk 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

8:00-16:30

8:00-16:30

8:00-16:30

8:00-16:30

8:00-16:30

Wk 2

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

8:00-16:30

8:00-16:30

8:00-16:30

8:00-16:30

8:00-16:30

All shift patterns are subject to change in accordance with the collective agreement

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Position Overview

Experience

• Recent and related direct patient/resident/client care experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized academic Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) program with a practicum component, or an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) /Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Graduates of International Physiotherapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) programs, as well as students currently pursuing a Canadian university degree in PT or OT will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer’s policy.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work within and respect the Employer’s core values, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care independently with minimal supervision, within the RA’s scope of practice, while efficiently collaborating as part of an inter-professional healthcare team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, with fluency in English and the ability to interact effectively in various settings.
• Consistently demonstrates compassion and respect for the personal dignity and well-being of all patients/residents/clients.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients/residents/clients, staff, and employer information.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage assigned workload.
• Basic computer skills and literacy required, as appropriate to the setting.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with patients/residents/clients.
• Must be able to safely transfer patients/residents/clients who may have limited or no weight-bearing abilities, with or without the use of equipment, as appropriate.
• Must demonstrate adequate motor coordination or dexterity, agility, strength and endurance to perform the complete spectrum of job functions.
• Must be willing and able to work in an environment where exposure to dust, grease, oil, infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress is possible.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated patients/residents/clients and visitors. Training and ongoing support are provided to manage such situations.
• May be required to handle acute patient/client/resident care during emergent situations. Training and education concerning this will be provided upon orientation as determined by site’s policy and procedure.
• May be required to occasionally work overtime hours.
  May be required to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.

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.

Wewelcome 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.