Home Care Attendant / Aide - Soins à domicile

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Niverville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Home Care Attendant in Niverville, Manitoba. The role involves providing personal care and support services to clients, requiring a Grade 12 education and a Home Care Attendant Certificate. This position values bilingual proficiency and the ability to work with diverse populations. With shifts expected during days, evenings, and weekends, candidates must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment. Competitive salary range from $20.75 to $26.03 per hour with a temporary employment arrangement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and home support services as outlined in established plans of care.
• Assist clients who are frail, physically disabled and/or mentally challenged to remain safely in their homes.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment to determine priorities and methods of work.

Skills

Proficiency in both official languages (English/French)

Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles

Ability to work independently

Ability to apply critical thinking skills

Respect for a culturally diverse population

Good work and attendance record

Education

Grade 12 education

Home Care Attendant Certificate or Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 388886
Position Number: 857-715353025-HCA-02
Posting End Date: October 1, 2025
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: Home Care - Niverville
Union: CUPE
Department/Unit: Home Care Program
Work Location: Home Care - Niverville
City: Niverville
Hiring Status: Temporary
FTE: 0.45
Employment arrangement: In Person
Daily hours worked: 5.0 & 7.0
Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends
Annual base hours: 2080
Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
Reason for Term: Indefinite Term
Salary: $20.75 - $26.03

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization provides care for people at every point in their lives and works in partnership with our communities to deliver safe, accessible and sustainable person-centered health care. We collaborate with seven First Nations communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants.

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 provides personal care and home support services to individuals or groups of home care clients as assigned. The HCA delivers 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 uses appropriate initiative and independent judgment to determine work priorities and methods, and to address unusual matters, in alignment with the mission, vision, values and policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and home support services as outlined in established plans of care.
• Assist clients who are frail, physically disabled and/or mentally challenged to remain safely in their homes.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment to determine priorities and methods of work; respond to unusual situations in accordance with agency policies.

Experience

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

Education

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

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Proficiency in both official languages (English/French) is essential.
• Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Respect for and promotion of a culturally diverse population.
• Respect for confidentiality in all formats (paper, electronic, etc.).
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities as needed by duties of the position.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in the collective agreement. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Equity, Language Services and Indigenous Support Statements: Consistent with policy, the organization offers English and French services in designated program/service areas. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and may self-identify. The organization supports accommodations for applicants with disabilities and reserves the right to modify selection processes as needed. All applicants may be subject to Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check; the successful candidate will incur any applicable service charges.

References: Please include three work-related references from individuals who are not related to you and who have direct knowledge of your work performance.