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Requisition # 2025944 Facility Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Job Location Canada-Manitoba-Winnipeg Additional Location Details Fort Garry Job Stream Nurses / Health Care Aides / Home Care Job Type Permanent Salary/Rate $11.37 - $12.29 / Hour (Weekend Shift Premium of $1.65/hr) Position Status Full Time Employee Group MGEU EFT 1.0 Anticipated Shift Days Number of Positions Open 1 Start Date of Employment ASAP Posting Date 05-Sep-2014 Expiry Date 12-Sep-2014 Educational Requirements N/A Languages Required English

Job Description

DESCRIPTION: *Primary office is 2735 Pembina Hwy May be required to work in other Community Areas. The Home Care Program helps individuals remain in the familiar environment of their own home by providing health services or assistance with activities of daily living. Must be available to accept work as follows: Wk 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday OFF 0800-1730 0800-1730 0800-1730 OFF 0800-1730 0800-1730 Wk 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 0800-1730 0800-1730 0800-1730 0800-1730 OFF 0800-1730 OFF *A valid driver's license and vehicle is required for this position.* RESPONSIBILITIES: Client supervision, household maintenance, laundry and meal planning/preparation. Follows protocol for routine practice and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. Organizes work according to client needs and assigned tasks. Maintains accountability by working with program guidelines, and observing and reporting changes in client conditions to the Resource Coordinator, and maintain client confidentiality. Complete and submits timesheets, mileage reports and other documentation as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Requires experience in client supervision, meal preparation housekeeping and laundry services. *Valid driver's license and vehicle required in order to make home visits to various clients in the community.* Ability to travel between assignments in the community area to several private homes of clients within Winnipeg and surrounding areas and to adapt to changes in scheduling on short notice required. Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills required. Recent experience working with the elderly and/or physically disabled an asset. Ability to work independently in a community setting and function as a team member. This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Any application/resume received after the deadline closing date will be marked late and not included in the competition.

Casual Support Worker

Support Worker (Casual) Supported Apartment Living Program The Supported Apartment Living Program (S.A.L.) is one of the many programs offered by New Directions. S.A.L. is now accepting applications for Casual Support Workers to support individuals with an intellectual disability and/or mental health barriers. Successful applicants must have the following education, skills and abilities: • Experience working with people with disabilities • Experience working with people who are in conflict with the justice system • Experience working with people with mental health barriers • High School Diploma or equivalent • Have or be willing to obtain First Aid (Emergency Level) • Effective problem solving ability • Strong communication skills • The ability to work independently and as a part of a team • Have or be willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate • Knowledge of FASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personalities, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder would be an asset. Job responsibilities include supporting individuals through empowering them to engage in independent living, including support to find housing, apartment management, grocery shopping, budgeting, access to medical care and community resources. Casual $12.58/hr up to $13.91/hr with potential to become Full Time $14.61/hr up to $20.45/hr Successful applicants will be subject to Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks. Please forward your resume and covering letter with references by January 22, 2014 to: Ali Nasajpour New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families 514 St. Mary Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0N6 Fax: (204) 786-2686 Email: ali.nasajpour@newdirections.mb.ca We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries. New Directions strives towards a workforce that has fair representation of Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women.