Residential Care Worker - Women's Treatment & Community Services

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a candidate for a clinical support position in Winnipeg. The ideal applicant should possess excellent communication skills, a high school diploma, and knowledge of the addictions field. Responsibilities include working within a diverse team and providing client-centered services. The role requires CPR certification and the ability to work various shifts including days and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential facility or related employment.
• Experience working from a client-centered perspective.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well within a team

Understanding of culturally diverse populations

Microsoft software applications proficiency

Fluency in English

Knowledge of the addictions field

Education

Complete high school education, Manitoba standards

Tools

CPR-C certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 390623

Position Number: 21002107

Posting End Date: October 28, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - 1041 Portage Ave

Department / Unit: WRHA - Women's Treatment & Community Ser

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 11/03/2025

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends;Standby coverage as required, On Call

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

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

Experience

• Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work.
• Experience working from a client centered perspective.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within an inter-disciplinary team.
• The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment.
• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.
• The ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.
• Valid CPR-C with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training and First Aid certification are required prior to beginning work.
• Knowledge of the addictions field is required.
• Fluency in English (the ability to communicate in aboriginal languages, including Ojibwe and Cree, as well as French is considered an asset).
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Suitable physical health to perform required duties.
• Availability for shift work.

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, 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.