Requisition ID: 388043
Position Number: 809-715353025-HCA-16
Posting End Date: September 18, 2025
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: Home Care - Ste-Anne
Union: CUPE
Department/Unit: Home Care Program
Work Location: Home Care - Ste-Anne
City: Ste. Anne
Hiring Status: Temporary

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. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Proficiency of both official languages is essential (English/French).
• Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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.
• Good work and attendance record.

QUALIFICATIONS ET COMPÉTENCES:

• Compétences dans les deux langues officielles (français et anglais) est essentielle.
• Connaissance et compréhension des pratiques hygiéniques et la manipulation des aliments.
• Capacité avérée à travailler de façon autonome et au sein d’une équipe.
• Capacité avérée d’appliquer la pensée critique.
• Capacité requise à respecter et à promouvoir une population culturellement diversifiée étant donné la diversité culturelle de notre région.
• Capacité démontrée à respecter la confidentialité de l’information, qu’elle soit dans des documents papier, électroniques ou sous toutes autres formes.
• Bons antécédents de travail et d’assiduité.

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.
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities if required by the duties of the position.

Please refer the Job description for details