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Direct Support Specialist - Winnipeg
@ CBI Home Health
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
CBI Home Health is hiring a part-time Direct Support Specialist in Winnipeg to support adult clients with intellectual and mental disabilities in the home and community. The work covers daily living skills, personal care, medication administration as delegated, behaviour management and household support. Schedules include days and evenings, with weekend work required.
Responsibilities:
- Support clients with community involvement and independence
- Assist with daily living and life skills
- Medication administration as delegated
- Manage challenging behaviours using CPI principles
- Daily documentation and reporting
Requirements summary:
- Experience with adults with intellectual and mental disabilities
- Experience with addiction and behavioural challenges
- Valid Basic First Aid and CPR
- Clear vulnerable sector and abuse registry checks
- Grade 12, preferably post-secondary or DSW/HCA certificate
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Basic First Aid, CPR, Non Violent Crisis Intervention, CPI |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Developmental Service Work, Health Care Aide |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training |
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CBI Home Health
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CBI Home Health provides meaningful home and community-based health care across Canada. Proudly part of CBI Health.
Full company description
CBI Home Health is where better begins. Every day, our 8,000+ compassionate caregivers deliver impactful care in homes and communities across the country. We support Canadians and caregivers with flexible, accessible healthcare services and innovative clinical programs that maximize independence, function and well-being. CBI Home Health has been helping Canadians achieve their healthcare goals for more than 50 years. We are one of Canada’s largest homecare and specialized community services provider, operating in more than 800 communities. Every day, we deliver quality care to thousands of Canadians while working with hospitals, governments, funders and other healthcare partners to shape the future of community healthcare.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,561
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 662
- Reported office locations
- Etobicoke, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Other recorded names
- CBI Home Health
- Specialties
- Home Health
- Home Care
- Specialized Community Services
- Personal Care Services
- Community Care Services
- Nursing Services
- Dementia Care
- Homemaking & Home Support
- Remote Health Monitoring
- Pediatric Services
- In-Home Therapy Services
- Foot Care Services
- Client Directed Care
- and Respite Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
CBI Home Health is where better begins. Every day, our 8,000+ compassionate caregivers deliver impactful care in homes and communities across the country. We support Canadians and caregivers with flexible, accessible healthcare services and innovative clinical programs that maximize independence, function and well-being. CBI Home Health has been helping Canadians achieve their healthcare goals for more than 50…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Etobicoke |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1974 |
| Specialties | Home HealthHome CareSpecialized Community ServicesPersonal Care ServicesCommunity Care ServicesNursing ServicesDementia CareHomemaking & Home SupportRemote Health MonitoringPediatric Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 177 |
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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.
Because Your Care Matters.
CBI Home Health is looking to hire Direct Support Specialists in Winnipeg.
Why CBI Home Health?
We’re committed to making a difference in people’s lives – and that starts with yours. You’ll enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home. As you care for others, CBI Home Health will care for you by providing the equipment, training and resources that you need to feel confident every day.
Our Total Rewards offerings include:
- Flexible Scheduled Hours including: Days, Evenings shifts. Weekend work required for all positions
- Paid orientation, training and development with opportunities to grow your career
- Comprehensive Benefit package with 25+ hours average worked each week
- Employee discount and perk offerings with various partnerships, including TD Insurance, Telus, Rogers, Goodlife, Perkopolis etc.
- Referral Bonus (if eligible)
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
- Reward and recognition programs
- Employee Assistance Program
What you will do:
- Support clients with community involvement and independence to optimize the individual’s quality of life
- Assist and teach daily living activities, and life skills to promote the self-esteem and well-being
- Daily documentation and reporting
- Menu planning and/or preparation
- Medication Administration (as delegated)
- Managing challenging behaviors and situations using CPI knowledge and principles
- Support clients with varied level of personal care (e.g. hand-over-hand, full support, etc.)
- Assisting with household activities and chores
- Companionship
What you will 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 and behavioural challenges.
- Must have a valid certification in Basic first Aid and CPR.
- Required to have a clear Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector, Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Registry valid in 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.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment, sound decision making abilities and the capacity to work with minimal supervision.
Recruitment Technology Disclosure: 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.
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