Home Health Aide​/Community Health Representative

Community & Support Services Careers

Home Health Aide / Community Health Representative (CHR)

Primary Pathway: Community & Support Services
Also Relevant To: Clinical Care

Overview:
Provides home‑based supports, outreach, system navigation, and culturally grounded health promotion. HHAs focus on personal care and daily living supports; CHRs serve as liaisons between providers and community members to support access and education.

What You’ll Do:

• Home visits, vitals, and basic supports within scope.
• Accompany clients to appointments; navigation and advocacy.
• Health promotion, materials, and reminders.
• Community outreach and program support.

Prerequisites:

• Grade 12 diploma — Regular Grade 12, Adult 12, or GED.

Program Locations: Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina

Programs:

• College of Nursing / Faculty of Nursing / School of Nursing – Continuing Care
• Health Care Aide
• Community Health Representative

University or Post‑Secondary:

• University of Regina
• University of Saskatchewan
• Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)
• North West College
• First Nations University of Canada

Education &

Qualifications:

• CHR/HHA training; knowledge of community strengths and services.

Where You’ll Work:

• Client homes, community settings, clinics.

Growth Pathways:

• Senior CHR → Coordinator → Nursing/Allied Pathways (with training)

Chief Joseph Custer I.R. #201
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Office Complex
Main Floor, 2300 10th Avenue West
Prince Albert, SK. S6V 6Z1

Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority
P.O. Box 787
Prince Albert, SK
S6V 5S4