Home Care Attendant

Location: South Interlake (MacGregor)

Requisition :  405556

Position Number:  
-HCA-57

Posting End Date:  June 25, 2026

Employer:

Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site:  Home Care - Portage la Prairie

Union:  CUPE

Department/Unit:  Home Care Program

Work Location:

Home Care - Portage la Prairie

City:  Portage la Prairie

Hiring Status:  Permanent

FTE:  0.50

Employment arrangement:  In Person

Daily hours worked:  8 hours

Anticipated shift:  Days;
Weekends

Annual base hours:  2080

Anticipated

Start Date:

06/26/2026

Salary:  $23.19 - $26.80

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.

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,.

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.

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