Program Assistant - Start Immediately

We are on the lookout for a hardworking Program Assistant to join our diverse team at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg, MB.
Growing your career as a Full Time Program Assistant is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in leadership, persuasion and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Program Assistant at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority today!

Requisition ID: 332621 

Position Number: 20054021

Posting End Date: March 15, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Misericordia Health Centre

Department / Unit: PRIME - Misericordia Health Centre 

Job Stream: Clinical 

Union: IUOE/OEM 987D

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP 

FTE: 1.00 

Anticipated Shift: Days  

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Salary: $21.016, $21.646, $22.295, $22.965, $23.654, $24.362

 

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.

Position Overview

Provides administrative, reception and clerical duties supporting the Director, Resident Care Managers and members of allied professional staff. Utilizes computer software to perform functions where required.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years in an environment requiring public interaction with prior experience in customer service.
• Experience working with the elderly population an asset.
• Must have computer experience and demonstrated keyboard skills of 40 wpm and a working knowledge of software programs (ie: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12, in combination with a diploma or certificate from a recognized Administrative Assistant/Secretarial or Clinic Office Assistant program.
• Medical terminology is an asset.
• It is recommended that, at minimum, staff possess the Family & Friends category of training.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Accurate, effective communication in English is required.
• Must have excellent oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate good judgement, initiative, and diplomacy.
• Excellent planning, project and time management skills are required.
• Excellent organizational skills, flexibility and independence in completing work assignments and complex tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited guidance and supervision showing good attention to detail.
• Ability to take minutes.
• Works within MHC’s core values, philosophy, vision, CQI goals, policies and procedures.
• Ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team, including collaboration, team work and good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a comprehensive knowledge of current policies and procedures.
• Works cooperatively and responsibly with residents, visitors, volunteers and health team members demonstrating organization, adaptability, initiative and good judgement.
• Maintains confidentiality according to PHIA and FIPPA legislation.

Physical Requirements

• Physical health to meet the requirements of the position.

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, 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.

Benefits of working as a Program Assistant in Winnipeg, MB:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary