Home Care Attendant

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Morden; In loco; CAD 31.000 - 38.000; Part-time

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Southern Health-Santé Sud is hiring a Home Care Attendant at Boundary Trails Health Centre in Morden. This in-person, part-time role (0.5 FTE) supports frail or disabled clients with personal care and home assistance, following an established plan of care.

Expect days, evenings, and weekends work with travel to regional facilities when needed. The position requires Grade 12, a Home Care Attendant or Health Care Aide certificate, and bilingual proficiency.

Competenze

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Home Care Attendant or Health Care Aide certificate with community component.
• Proficiency in both official languages is essential for bilingual roles.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license with access to an insured vehicle.

Mansioni

• Provide personal care and home support to home care clients per plan of care.
• Assist clients to remain in their homes safely and independently.
• Work with the Resource Coordinator to prioritize tasks and manage daily schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality and document care activities in accordance with policy.

Conoscenze

Safe food handling

Independent work

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Cultural competency

Bilingual English/French

Confidentiality

Reliable attendance

Driver's license

Formazione

Grade 12

Home Care Attendant or Health Care Aide certificate

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Requisition ID: 414854

Position Number: 819-715353025-HCA-80

Posting End Date: November 12, 2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Boundary Trails Health Centre

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Home Care Program

Work Location: Boundary Trails Health Centre

City: Morden

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.5

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 8.0

Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Annual base hours: 2080

Anticipated Start Date: 12/09/2026

Salary: $22.39 - $27.85

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Resource Coordinator - Home Care, the Home Care Attendant (HCA) functions as a member of the Home Care team and is responsible for the provision of personal care and home support services to an individual or group of home care clients as assigned. As identified by an established plan of care, the HCA provides paraprofessional services to assist frail, physically disabled, and/or mentally challenged clients of all ages to remain in their own homes as long as safely possible.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Previous experience working with the elderly or disabled in a community setting is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a home care program is an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education required.
• Home Care Attendant Certificate or Health Care Aide Certificate with community component from a recognized post-secondary institute.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of Safe Food Handling.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is 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.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.