Home Support Worker

Requisition ID: 404454

PositionNumber:

Posting End Date: June 12 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site:WRHA Community Health Services -Access Transcona

Department / Unit: T4 Transcona Access

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE:1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary: $20.352 $20.949 $21.562 $22.192 $22.842

Shift Pattern:

Wk 1	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
0830-1730	x	x	0830-1730	0830-1730	0830-1730	0830-1730
Wk 2	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
0830-1730	x	x	0830-1730	0830-1730	0830-1730	0830-1730

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

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Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Resource Coordinator or other designate the Home Support Worker acts as a member of the healthcare team assisting with basic supportive care as directed. The Home Support Worker demonstrates a commitment to the vision values goals and objectives of the Employer and the Home Care Program.

Experience

• Previous experience with housekeeping laundry meal preparation preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 10 education Manitoba standards required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid Manitoba Class 5 drivers license access to a reliable vehicle and/or willingness to travel year- round.
• Food Handlers Certificate may be required.

Qualifications and 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.
• Effective English verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs traditions and values is preferred.
• Ability to speak read and write French may be required.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as required.
• Information and/or training will be provided for the following:
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
  • Regional and Program policies and procedures.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.

Physical Requirements

• 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 10-20kg on a regular basis.
• Ability to work shift work and weekends.
• May be required to travel between clients homes.
  

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 Door Geriatric 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.

Wewelcome 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.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1