Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - T6 Transcona Access

Requisition
Position Number:
Posting End Date:
August 24, 2026
City:
Winnipeg

Employer:

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access Transcona
Department / Unit: T6 Transcona Access Home Care
Job Stream:
Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/28/2026 - 04/30/2027
Reason for Term:
Maternity Leave
FTE: 0.50
Anticipated

Shift: Days;

Evenings;

Weekends
Work Arrangement:
In Person
Annual Base

Hours:

2080
Salary: $23.187 , $23.867 , $24.567 , $25.290 , $26.033 , $26.800

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

Wk 1
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

OFF
OFF
OFF
Wk 2
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

OFF
OFF

OFF
OFF
OFF

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.

The Health Care Aide (HCA) may work in a variety of settings including community (clients’ homes, assisted/supportive living), health care centers, and hospitals assisting patients/residents/clients with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting independence while providing comprehensive care and treatment. The job specification sets out the overall general duties and responsibilities of the HCA and recognizes that responsibilities may vary dependent on the setting where the HCA works.

• Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments is preferred.

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

• May vary depending on the service delivery area.

• HCAs working in a community setting are required to have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and/or willingness to travel year-round.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence may be required in some settings.

• Ability to provide safe, effective, personal care in a manner that considers each individual’s need for comfort, privacy, and respect.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients/patients/residents, families, and co-workers; both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook.
• Experience with an electronic charting system may be preferred in some settings.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team seeking assistance as required.
• Effective command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write French may be required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence may be required in some settings.

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• May encounter exposure to disease, blood, body fluids, pest infestation, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, residual smoke, pets, pet dander, etc.
• Position involves extensive physical activities such as standing, transferring and transporting patients and equipment handling between 10-20 kg on a regular basis.
• Ability to work shift work and weekends.
• May be required to travel between client’s homes.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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…