Unit Assistant - Repost
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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a part-time 0.80 FTE Unit Assistant for CH5 Medicine Transitional Care at Health Sciences Centre Children's Hospital, onsite in Winnipeg, with days, nights and weekends and shifts of 11.63 or 7.75 hours. The role supports patient care under supervision of RN, RPN or LPN and requires a minimum Grade 10 plus a recognized Health Care Aide course, with prior patient care preferred. Key skills include organization, clear English communication, teamwork and a willingness to learn PHIA, WHMIS and universal precautions. Physical demands include lifting and moving. Criminal record checks, vulnerable and adult abuse checks are required. Indigenous language skills are a plus. Apply by July 7, 2026 and prepare for a possible skills assessment.
Requisition ID: 400450
Position Number: 20087096
Posting End Date: July 7, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre - Health Sciences Centre Children's Hosp.
Department / Unit: CH5 Medicine Transitional Care
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 0.80
Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 11.63, 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $22.475, $23.136, $23.816, $24.515, $25.238, $25.982, $26.748
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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.
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.