Home Care Attendant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Starbuck; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Home Care Attendant in Starbuck, Manitoba. You will provide essential personal care and support services to clients, ensuring their safety and well-being in their homes. This role requires independence, critical thinking, and a commitment to cultural diversity. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and education, including a Home Care Attendant Certificate. The position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience with elderly or disabled clients preferred.
• Home Care Attendant Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and home support services to clients.
• Assist clients in remaining in their homes safely.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Cultural Diversity

Safe Food Handling

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Grade 12 education

Home Care Attendant Certificate

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Requisition ID: 381062
Position Number: 864-715353025-HCA-16
Posting End Date: May 19, 2025
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: Home Care Program
Union: CUPE
Department/Unit: Home Care
Work Location: Home Care – Starbuck
City: Starbuck
Hiring Status: Temporary
FTE: 0.50
Employment arrangement: In Person
Daily hours worked: 8.0
Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends
Annual base hours: 2015
Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 05/26/2025 – 04/19/2026
Reason for Term: Other Leave
Salary: $22.01 - $24.47

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.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency in both official languages is essential for targeted bilingual positions.
• Ability to respect confidentiality in all formats.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an insured vehicle, and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous conditions.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Travel to other regional facilities may be necessary.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodations during the selection process.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to self-identify as Indigenous in their application.

Required to complete and maintain various background checks and immunizations as per policy.

Include three work-related references from non-relatives with direct knowledge of your work performance.

We are committed to offering services in English and French in designated areas. Bilingual candidates are preferred; others may be considered if no suitable bilingual candidates apply.

Union positions may be grieved by internal applicants; information may be shared accordingly.