Home Care Attendant (SS-24-319)

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Competition #:
SS-24-319
Facility/Program:
Home Care Services
Location:
Morris
Position Type:
Part-Time
Position Status:
Permanent
FTE:
0.3
Hours of Work:
Up to 6.5 hour shifts
Shift(s):
Days / Evenings / Weekends
Union:
CUPE
Start Date:
To be determined
Closing Date:
Open until filled

Bilingual Position

Yes

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Home Care Resource Coordinator, 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 will exercise 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. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency of both official languages is essential (English/French)
  • Grade 12 education required
  • Home Care Attendant Certificate or Health Care Aide Certificate with community component from a recognized post-secondary institute
  • Knowledge of Safe Food Handling
  • 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
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
  • Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
  • Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

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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.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

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.