Community & Support Services Careers

Home Health Aide / Community Health Representative (CHR)

Home Health Aide / Community Health Representative (CHR)

Primary Pathway: Community & Support Services

Also Relevant To: Clinical Care

Overview:

Provides home‑based supports, outreach, system navigation, and culturally grounded health promotion. HHAs focus on personal care and daily living supports; CHRs serve as liaisons between providers and community members to support access and education.

What You’ll Do:

- Home visits, vitals, and basic supports within scope.
- Accompany clients to appointments; navigation and advocacy.
- Health promotion, materials, and reminders.
- Community outreach and program support.

Prerequisites:

- Grade 12 diploma — Regular Grade 12, Adult 12, or GED.

Program Locations: Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina

Programs:

- College of Nursing / Faculty of Nursing / School of Nursing – Continuing Care
- Health Care Aide




- Community Health Representative

University or Post‑Secondary:

- University of Regina
- University of Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)
- North West College
- First Nations University of Canada

Education & Qualifications:

- CHR/HHA training; knowledge of community strengths and services.

Where You’ll Work:

- Client homes, community settings, clinics.

Growth Pathways:

- Senior CHR → Coordinator → Nursing/Allied Pathways (with training)

About NITHA

Physical Address

Chief Joseph Custer I.R. #201

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Office Complex

Main Floor, 2300 10th Avenue West

Prince Albert, SK. S6V 6Z1

Mailing Address

Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority

P.O. Box 787

Prince Albert, SK

S6V 5S4

📌 Home Health Aide/Community Health Representative (Prince Albert)
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📍 Prince Albert