Transcona - Home Care Support Assist

Organization Details
Organization Name: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Community Health & Corporate Programs
Address: Winnipeg MB  R3A 1R9
Website: https://wrha.mb.ca/volunteer-services/
Organizational Description: The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's (WRHA) Community Health and Corporate Services Volunteer Program provides meaningful public engagement, develops effective partnerships, mobilizes appropriate volunteer and community resources, supports a positive working environment and enhances the WRHA's capacity to support and deliver quality services.

Volunteers are placed in the community, supporting a variety of programs within Public Health, Primary Care and Corporate.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6042
   
Description of Duties:

Location: Access Transcona


To provide supportive assistance to the Home Care Team.


Projects coordinated by or where the Program/Team Manager is responsible may include:



  • Assembling and organizing PPE Kits and Bed Bug Kits



  • Assembling and organizing Home Care Program Packages



  • Assisting with special projects (eg: organize supply room)


**Volunteer opportunity open until filled

   
Skills Required:

  • Previous experience and confidence in providing administrative/personal assistant support preferred.



  • Willingness to attend WRHA volunteer orientation and role specific training



  • Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.



  • Physically able to perform tasks. This includes but is not limited to the following: manual dexterity, ability to bend down to file materials into cabinets, ability to operate photocopier, strength to carry loads of files/printed materials up to 10lbs and/or push a cart for transporting heavier loads as needed.



  • Organized, conscientious and able to pay attention to detail.



  • Able to understand, take direction and express oneself in English in a clear, concise manner

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

  • Learn new skills



  • Explore careers



  • Gain experience in a health and social services office environment



  • Make a personal contribution to the enhancement of health care

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime

Length of Commitment: Minimum of one 3 hour shift per week for a minimum of 3 months


Shifts: Once a week, for 3 hours on either Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9:00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Transcona
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Bus tickets
Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Dec 31, 2025