Unit Assistant

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Manitoba is seeking a Unit Assistant to join their Surgery Support Staff Relief team. This role involves assisting with patient care and providing essential support under the supervision of health services staff. Candidates should possess a minimum grade 10 education and a recognized Health Care Aide course. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference for applicants competent in an Indigenous language.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and provide basic supportive care.
• Demonstrate commitment to the vision and values of the facility.
• Perform extensive physical activity such as lifting and transporting patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Prioritization

Education

Minimum grade 10 education

Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course

Job description

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Requisition ID: 381376

Position Number: 20039614

Posting End Date: May 27, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Surgery Support Staff Relief

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 06/02/2025

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends;Non-Repeating (non-conforming)

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $21.370 , $22.012 , $22.672 , $23.351 , $24.053 , $24.775 , $25.519

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

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, RN, RPN, and/or LPN, the Unit Assistant acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as directed. The Unit Assistant demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

• Previous patient care experience preferred.
  
  
  

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.
  
  
  

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
• Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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