Home Care Attendant

Location: South Interlake (MacGregor)

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.

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.

Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

Demonstrated respect for confidentiality, including paper and electronic formats.

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.

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 necessary.

Additional Information
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 or 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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