Home Care Attendant-Aide - Soins à domicile- Repost

Southern Health-Santé Sud; St. Claude; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a Home Care Attendant in St. Claude to provide personal care and home support services. The role involves working with frail, physically disabled, and mentally challenged clients to help them stay in their homes. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education and a Home Care Attendant Certificate, along with proficiency in English and French. Experience in home care or with the elderly is preferred. Vaccination is required for all health workers.

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 to clients.
• Assist clients to remain in their homes as long as safely possible.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities.

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

Respect for confidentiality

Good work and attendance record

Education

Grade 12 education

Home Care Attendant Certificate or Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Requisition ID: 400797

Position Number: 833-715353025-25-HCA-99

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Home Care - St. Claude

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Home Care Program

Work Location: Home Care - St. Claude

City: St. Claude

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 actions to be taken on unusual matters.

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

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

Certification/Licensure

Not Applicable.

Qualifications and Skills

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

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.
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities if needed.

EEO and Other Legal Statements

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

Complying with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health‑Santé Sud’s FLS policy, services are offered in English and French in designated bilingual areas. Candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered if they do not satisfy the bilingual requirement.

Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of its workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates must complete and maintain a 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.

Southern Health‑Santé Sud requires all health workers to be vaccinated.