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Title: Health Care Aide

Company: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Location: Altona, Manitoba
Job Type: FlexTime, FullTime, Shift, Weekends

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Description:

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. The organization provides care for people at every stage of life, working in collaboration with various communities and partners. The Health Care Aide (HCA) position at the Altona Community Memorial Centre involves supporting residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) under the guidance of team leaders. The role requires adherence to established standards of practice and continuous education to maintain competency.

Experience:

One to two (1-2) years' experience in a health care setting preferred.

One to two (1-2) years' experience caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred.

Education:

Minimum Grade 12.

Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care).

Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledge of confidentiality/privacy requirements following legislation.

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work in stressful environments.

Respect for cultural diversity.

Proficiency in both official languages for bilingual positions.

Good work and attendance record.

Possession of a valid Class 5 driver's license for some program areas.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.

May work evenings, nights, and weekends.

Travel to other regional facilities may be required.

The organization is committed to increasing Indigenous representation within the workforce and encourages Indigenous applicants to apply. Successful candidates must undergo various checks. References from non-related individuals are required. Bilingual candidates are preferred, and union represented positions may be grieved internally.

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Title: Health Care Aide
Company: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Location: Altona, Manitoba
Requisition ID: 396407Position Number: 11771230N25311Posting End Date: January 30, 2026Employer: Southern HealthSanté SudSite: Altona Community Memorial CentreUnion: CUPEDepartment/Unit: AcuteWork Location: Altona Community Memorial CentreCity: AltonaHiring Status: PermanentFTE: 0.60Employment arrangement: In PersonDaily hours worked: 7.75Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; WeekendsAnnual base hours: 2015Anticipated Start Date: 03/08/2026 or As mutually agreed uponSalary: As per CUPE Collective AgreementFind your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern HealthSanté Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable peoplecentered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.Be part of the Southern HealthSanté Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other  a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.Position Overview Under the leadership and direction of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse as team leaders, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides support and assistance to residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as identified in the care plan. The HCA works to full scope of practice and engages in education and certifications to maintain competency. Personcentered care is provided according to established standards of practice, including but not limited to, Accreditation Canada Standards, Personal Care Home Standards, and legislative requirements.The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern HealthSanté Sud.Experience

One to two (12) years' experience working in a health care setting preferred.
 One to two (12) years' experience preferably caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Minimum Grade 12.
 Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program.
 Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care).

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of Confidentiality/privacy requirements following The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) legislation.
 Knowledge of Workplace safety requirements following Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
 Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program (VPP) training and processes.
 Knowledge of SCHIPP training and processes.
 Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
 Demonstrated ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as needed.
 Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
 Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
 Demonstrated ability to interact well with others.
 Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in stressful environments which may include aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
 Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
 Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
 Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
 Good work and attendance record.
 Some program areas require a valid Class 5 driver's license, an allpurpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
 No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
 May work evenings, nights and weekends.
 Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.Southern HealthSanté Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily selfidentify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.Please include three workrelated references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern HealthSanté Sud's FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving Frenchspeaking communities within Southern HealthSanté Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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