Unit Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging

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

Job summary

Shared Health at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg is seeking a Health Care Aide for an in-person, 1.0 FTE position. The role involves assisting patient care with 7.75 hours per day and extended physical activity.

The successful candidate will complete a Health Care Aide course, have strong English communication, and be able to organize priorities and work as part of a team; probation includes on-the-job training in RIS and EPR systems under PHIA/WHMIS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.

Skills

English language

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-development

Education

Health Care Aide course

Tools

RIS

EPR

PHIA

WHMIS

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/02/2026 - Indefinite

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

• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• 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:
  • Radiology Information System (RIS) and EPR.
  • 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 anIndigenous language and/or knowledge inIndigenous 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.

This Indefinite Term may expire subject to one (1) weeks’ notice.

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.