Health Care Aide - SMHC

Original job posting

The Health Care Aide provides direct patient care at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre, assisting with activities of daily living and supporting patient independence. They work as part of a healthcare team to ensure standards of care are met while adhering to organizational policies.

Job details

Requisition ID: 410469 Position Number: 21005473 Posting End Date: September 16, 2026 City: Selkirk Employer: Shared Health Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre Department / Unit: SH Acute Area 12 SMHC Job Stream: Clinical Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date: 09/18/2026 FTE: 0.40 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $23.187, $23.867, $24.567, $25.290, $26.033, $26.800 Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Overview Under the supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct care to patients within the Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC); assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), supporting independence and patient goal acquisition. The HCA demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision and values of SMHC while adhering to standards of care, policies and procedures. Experience Experience providing care to individuals in a mental health setting, or with physical and cognitive impairments is preferred Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Minimum Grade 10 Successful completion of recognized Health Care Aide course required Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications and Skills Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrating effective command of the English language Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other relevant Workplace Safety and Health requirements/responsibilities Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities Physical Requirements Moderate to heavy physical effort required. Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting patients/residents and equipment Requires shift work and will include evening, night or weekend shifts, or extended working hours as required May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today. Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification. 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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE. Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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.

What you’ll do

The Health Care Aide provides direct patient care at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre, assisting with activities of daily living and supporting patient independence. They work as part of a healthcare team to ensure standards of care are met while adhering to organizational policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum Grade 10 education and a recognized Health Care Aide certificate. Experience in a mental health setting or with cognitive impairments is preferred, along with effective communication skills.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient care
• Activities of daily living
• Mental health support
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Prioritization
• Safety compliance
• Employment Equity
• Self Development
• Shift Work
• Planning
• Mental Health
• Communication
• Disabilities
• English Language
• Patient Transport
• Personal Health Records
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Workplace Diversity
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Workplace Safety

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Health Care Aide
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides