Home Support Worker

As a member of the Home Care team, The Home Support Worker (HSW) is utilized when the client situation is stable and
predictable and the HSW has been trained in the skills required to perform the tasks. Responsible to assist the frail
and/or physically challenged individual through the provision of personal care and Home Support services.

Will receive direction for daily assignments from the Scheduler with a formal reporting relationship and supervision to
the Home Care Supervisor.

The Northern Health Region (NHR) endorses the Principles of Harm Reduction and, as per policy, all staff working within
the Homecare Department will establish a context that supports individuals, families, and communities in making
healthy decisions directed toward reducing or containing the adverse health, social, and economic consequences of
behaviors, attitudes, and environments that may increase risk to a person’s health.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 10 education or equivalent (alternate combinations of education and experience may be considered)

• Valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel year around

• Familiar with Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet

• Demonstrated understanding of the role of the Home Support Worker within the client’s home

• Previous experience in assisting elderly and disabled persons with their daily living tasks preferred

• Food Safety training

• Satisfactory employment record required

• Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment

Policy (HR-02-80. Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file.

For a full listing of qualifications please:

• Internal Candidates: Refer to the Job Description which is posted on the Intranet under Department/Human

Resources/Job Description, then select the applicable department; or,

• External Candidates: Contact Human Resources to request a copy
  

Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace,
which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes.

We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Using Google Chrome,Apply online at www.northernhealthregion.ca

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Note:In the event of technical difficulties with the online application, please contact Human Resources at

recruiteast@nrha.ca for assistance.