Certified Home Care Aide: Independent Client Support

Prairie Mountain Health; Deloraine; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health in Deloraine, TAS is seeking a Home Care Attendant to provide direct client care and environmental support in the home setting, following established standards, policies and procedures.

You will assist clients to maintain independence and health, coordinate with case coordinators, and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, dignified, client-centered care in the home environment.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate required.
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered.
• Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent and access to a vehicle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and IT skills; ability to work independently.
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge and competence related to the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to perform duties regularly.
• Respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work well with co-workers and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for client independence, dignity, privacy, and lifestyle at all times.
• Supports clients’ independence in activities of daily living as assessed by the Case Coordinator.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety and sanitation standards including guidelines for hand washing.
• May be assigned additional tasks per PPG-00819 upon education and policy.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively utilize electronic programs.
• Performs communication tasks (mail, email, photocopying, faxing, telephone) per PHIA and Privacy Act.
• Assists with meal preparation per Canada Food Guide or the client diet.
• Organizes work according to client needs and service requests.
• Reports changes in client status or home environment to Supervisor/Case Coordinator per PPG references.
• Reports incidents immediately and logs in Incident Reporting System.
• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service programs.
• Communicates with co-workers to achieve client-centered goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Confidentiality

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Adaptability

Organization skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Other combinations of suitable education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Prairie Mountain Health in Deloraine, TAS is seeking a Home Care Attendant to provide direct client care and environmental support in the home setting, following established standards, policies and procedures.

You will assist clients to maintain independence and health, coordinate with case coordinators, and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, dignified, client-centered care in the home environment.