Health Care Aide

Requisition ID: 408096 Position Number: 221-715921070N253-03 Posting End Date: August 12, 2026 Employer: ​Southern Health-Santé Sud​ Site: ​Douglas Campbell Lodge​ Union: ​CUPE​ Department/Unit: ​Nursing​ Work Location: Douglas Campbell Lodge City: ​Portage la Prairie​ Hiring Status: Temporary FTE: ​1.0​ Employment arrangement: ​In Person​ Daily hours worked: ​7.75 Anticipated shift: ​Days; Evenings; Weekends​ Annual base hours: ​2015​ Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 08/28/2026 – Indefinite Reason for Term: Other Leave Salary: $23.19 - $26.80 Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé 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 people-centered 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 Health-Santé 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. Person-centered 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 Health-Santé Sud. Experience One to two (1-2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred. One to two (1-2) 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 all-purpose 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. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern Health-Santé 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 self-identify 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 work-related 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 Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé 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.

The Health Care Aide provides support and assistance to residents with activities of daily living under the direction of nursing staff. They are responsible for maintaining care standards and exercising independent judgment in determining work priorities.

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma and a Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program. One to two years of experience in a health care setting, particularly with elderly or disabled clients, is preferred.

• Clinical carePreferred
• Occupational safetyPreferred

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• Patient care
• Activities of daily living
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Prioritization
• Confidentiality
• Basic life support
• Violence prevention
• Workplace safety
• Documentation
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Valid Driver's License
• Acute Care
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Multilingualism
• Cultural Diversity
• English Language
• French Language
• Leadership
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing
• Personal Care
• Personal Health Records
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Workplace Safety

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Health Care Aide
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

39 hours per week