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About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act. 

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health and Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We offer three weeks vacation after your first year of employment, affordable on-site parking, onsite fitness facility with a one-time access fee and much more!

Health and Transition Services (HTS) Units

• First Floor - Adult Services (AS)  
• Second Floor - Child and Young Adult Health Services (CYAHS) 
• Third Floor - Adult Health Services (AHS) 
• Fourth Floor - Stabilization (STAB)

Current Vacancies

• AS (0.7 Day) - Indefinite
• FLOAT (0.7 Day/Evening) - Permanent 
• FLOAT (0.7 Evening) - Permanent 
• AHS (0.4 Evening) - Term to January 26, 2027
• AHS (0.5 Evening) - Permanent
• STAB (0.6 Evening) - Permanent  

General Position Summary 

The Health Care Aide (PSW) exemplifies and promotes the Mission and the Values of St.Amant and the goals and objectives of the Health and Transition Services through the provision of individualized care and holistic support to individuals receiving services. Supporting activities in a variety of environments and domains, ensuring that each person's goals for health, well-being, independence and quality of life are respected and pursued. 

The Health Care Aide (PSW) reports directly to the Service Area Manager for the service area on a shift-by-shift basis and is ultimately accountable to the Manager who is responsible for the 24/7 operations of the service. The Health Care Aide (PSW) is an essential member of the service team to which they are assigned and key contributor to service excellence. 

Stabilization Requirements

Reporting to the Supervisor, Acquired Brain Injury, or to the Service Area Manager, the PSW-Stabilization is responsible for the delivery of services and supports to adults and children admitted to this service. 

• Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker certificate from an approved education institution is required
• Additional education or training in a related field (Disability and Community Support, Psychology, Counselling, ABI, etc.) is preferred
• Current certification or knowledge in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is required 
• Minimum of 3-years' experience providing residential and/or community support services to people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Acquired Brain Injuries or other Neurodevelopmental Disorders 
• Minimum of 1-year previous experience working with individuals presenting with aggressive and/or disruptive behaviours, and, a demonstrated ability to assess safety risks and respond appropriately in challenging situations
• Valid Class 5F (Full) Manitoba Driver's License and Driver's Abstract in good standing is required, Class 4F (Full) is preferred
• Successful completion of St.Amant training requirements (Corporate Orientation, Health and Transition Services Orientation and 2-Day NCI training) within prescribed time frames 

General Qualifications

• Grade Xll or G.E.D required 
• Health Care Aide Certificate or Personal Support Worker Certificate is required 
• Knowledge of person-centred and family-centred approach
• Previous experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities who present with complex health/physical care needs is an asset 
• Physically capable of performing all of the tasks which include lifting and transferring 
• Ability to be mindful, to manage one's own emotions and project a calm, caring and compassionate approach in interactions with individuals, families and coworkers 
• Ability to adapt and cope with change and work effectively as a member of a team 

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports individuals in all aspects of personal care, in keeping with individual needs and approved care procedures (e.g. meal-time, bathing, bathroom support/hygiene needs, oral care, transferring, etc.) 
• Monitors the health and functioning of the individuals and records/reports relevant information in accordance with service area procedures. Alerts the Nursing team to changes in an individual's status
• Facilitates inclusion in appropriate and meaningful life experiences with a focus on social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive needs of the individual in a variety of settings/locations 
• Provides support in a manner that facilitates the development of maximum personal independence 
• Promotes and supports the most comfortable and least restrictive living environment possible for individuals 
• Participates in the development of Individual Program Plans and discharge planning as assigned
• Promotes and facilitates connection to family and friends
• Supports achievement of clinical goals, life-skills, recreation, leisure, work-experience and social, relationship goals as identified by the individual and his/her family and described in the Individual Program Plan or discharge plan 
• Supports and attends celebrations and cultural traditions that are important to the individual and his/her family or community 
• Human Resource Management 
• Financial Resource Management 
• Quality Management and Process Improvement 
• Organization Planning and Development

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualification identified and fall within the parameters of this role. 

St.Amant Supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process. 

Conditions of Employment 

• Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check 
• Successful candidates must complete a series of Occupational Health Checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases