Casual Senior Care Companion - Supportive Housing

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health and Dental

Employee Assistance Program

Disability and Rehabilitation

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

On-site parking

Job summary

Lions Housing Centres Inc. in Manitoba seeks Casual Tenant Companions for our Supportive Housing department.

You will support tenants with daily living activities, promote independence, and monitor changes in health or cognition to ensure compassionate, dignified care. This in-person role includes assisting with meals, personal hygiene, medication reminders, and engaging tenants in leisure activities, while reporting observations to the Director of Resident Services.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate is required.
• Experience with older adults living with dementia is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report changes in cognitive functioning and/or health status to the Supportive Housing Manager.
• Assist tenants with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Provide medication reminders and assist with non-prescription medications as required.
• Help with meals, dining supervision, and safe food handling practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to facility policies.

Skills

English language proficiency

Independent working

Compassionate care

Observation and reporting

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Valid Food Handlers Certificate

Experience with Older Adults with Dementia

Job description

Lions Housing Centres Inc. in Manitoba seeks Casual Tenant Companions for our Supportive Housing department.

You will support tenants with daily living activities, promote independence, and monitor changes in health or cognition to ensure compassionate, dignified care. This in-person role includes assisting with meals, personal hygiene, medication reminders, and engaging tenants in leisure activities, while reporting observations to the Director of Resident Services.