Unit Assistant at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

25.519

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Organization, Prioritization, Self-Development, Physical Activity, Indigenous Knowledge, English Proficiency, Health Care Aide Training, Routine Practices, Hazardous Material Awareness, Health Services Knowledge, Policies and Procedures, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Requisition ID: 389286 Position Number: 20082728 Posting End Date: October 3, 2025 City: Winnipeg Employer: Shared Health Site: Health Sciences Centre Department / Unit: Patient Care PX3 Forensic Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date: 10/20/2025 FTE: 0.80 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.50 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $21.370, $22.012, $22.672, $23.351, $24.053, $24.775, $25.519 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 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. 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.

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Responsibilities

The Unit Assistant acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as directed. They demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.