Home Care Attendant - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Carman; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is hiring a part-time Home Care Attendant for Carman area. The position requires travel within the region and a valid Class 5 license. You will work with elderly or disabled clients, providing in-home support with a focus on safety, dignity, and confidentiality.

Must have Grade 12 and a Home Care Attendant or Health Care Aide certificate with community component. Bilingual English/French capability is essential for designated positions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide home care services in the Carman area as part of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
• Travel to regional facilities as duties may require (vehicle provided by candidate).
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Safe food handling

Independence

Team player

Bilingual English/French

Confidentiality

Attendance

Driver’s license

Education

Grade 12

Home Care Attendant Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate with community component

Job description

Work Location: Home Care – Carman / Area

City: Carman

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.53

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7

Annual base hours: 2080

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

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/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.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

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.

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