CBI Home Health·Brandon, Manitoba
The Direct Support Specialist provides physical care, medication administration, and daily living support to clients in their homes. They also promote community involvement and help individuals develop personal skills to maintain independence.
CBI Home Health supports people at home and in the community. We are one of Canada’s leading specialized community services, home and integrated care providers, operating in more than 800 communities across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the right care at the right time, helping people live safely, independently, and with dignity. Learn more at cbihomehealth.ca [http://www.cbihomehealth.ca/].
Because Your Care Matters.
Take an inside look at what you’ll do each day
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Direct Support Specialists will be responsible for maintaining and promoting physical care to include, menu planning and preparation, medication administration, personal care, activities of daily living, day-to-day house management, record keeping, etc.
The Direct Support Specialists will support individuals by promoting their involvement with family, friends, advocates and the community to ensure that their comfort, safety, and health requirements are being met. The Direct Support Specialists will also encourage individuals to develop individual skills, talents and abilities so that they may have maximum control over their own life.
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What you need to be successful
Experience/knowledge of working with adult clients with intellectual and mental disabilities.
Experience/knowledge of working with clients with alcohol and drug dependencies.
Must have a valid certification in emergency first Aid and CPR Level C
Required to have a clear Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector and Adult Abuse Registry completed within the last 6 months.
Minimum Grade Twelve education, preferably post-secondary, Developmental Service Worker Certificate, Health Care Aide certification or a combination of related education/experience.
Good communication skills (both verbal and oral), organizational skills, the ability to work effectively within a team environment, sound decision making abilities and the capacity to work with minimal supervision.)
Availability required to be available to work between the hours of 07:00 - 23:00 7 days per week. Typical shifts will be 07:00 - 15:00 and 15:00 - 23:00.. Saturday and Sunday must be available to work both shift times.
We use technology and automation to support administrative aspects of our recruitment process. Artificial Intelligence is not used to evaluate, rank, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people.
CBI Home Health is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable legislation. Please advise your recruiter if you require an accommodation.
Candidates must have a minimum Grade 12 education and valid First Aid/CPR certification. Experience working with individuals with intellectual, mental, or dependency-related disabilities is required.
Market context
Direct Support Specialist roles in Manitoba support ongoing needs among people with intellectual, mental health, or dependency-related disabilities, making relevant hands-on experience an important differentiator alongside Grade 12 education and valid First Aid/CPR certification. Before applying, confirm your certification is current and connect your experience to client support; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits, including health, dental, vision, skills development, and continuous learning, can reduce research time.