Rehabilitation Assistant - Priority Home Services Posting End Date: October 16, 2026 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Site: WRHA Community Health Services Anticipated Shift: Days Shift Pattern: Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday All shift patterns are subject to change in accordance with the collective agreement 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.

Recent and related direct patient/resident/client care experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Successful completion of a recognized academic Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) program with a practicum component, or an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) /Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) program. Graduates of International Physiotherapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) programs, as well as students currently pursuing a Canadian university degree in PT or OT will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Cardiopulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer’s policy. Ability to work within and respect the Employer’s core values, policies, and procedures. Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care independently with minimal supervision, within the RA’s scope of practice, while efficiently collaborating as part of an inter-professional healthcare team.

Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, with fluency in English and the ability to interact effectively in various settings. Consistently demonstrates compassion and respect for the personal dignity and well-being of all patients/residents/clients. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients/residents/clients, staff, and employer information.

Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage assigned workload. Basic computer skills and literacy required,



as appropriate to the setting. Must demonstrate the use of secure and effective body mechanics while working with patients/residents/clients.

Must be able to safely transfer patients/residents/clients who may have limited or no weight-bearing abilities, with or without the use of equipment, as appropriate. Must be willing and able to work in an environment where exposure to dust, grease, oil, infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress is possible. May encounter aggressive and/or agitated patients/residents/clients and visitors.

Training and ongoing support are provided to manage such situations. May be required to handle acute patient/client/resident care during emergent situations. Training and education concerning this will be provided upon orientation as determined by site’s policy and procedure.

May be required to occasionally work overtime hours. May be required to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends. 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. 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, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. 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. #

📌 REHABILITATION ASSISTANT Homecare (Winnipeg)
🏢 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
📍 Winnipeg