Compassionate Home Care Attendant - Client-Centered Support

Prairie Mountain Health; Boissevain; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Care Attendant position with Prairie Mountain Health provides direct client care and environmental support within established standards. You will help clients maintain health and independence in their home environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining safety, confidentiality, and using electronic systems for documentation and communication. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered.
• Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent with access to a personal vehicle for Prairie Mountain Health assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), Internet applications, and IT tools; ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing techniques and procedures; confidentiality and client privacy awareness.

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.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards; reports concerns to the Supervisor.
• May be assigned additional tasks as required under applicable policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to use electronic programs for documentation and communication.
• Assists with meal preparation and adheres to dietary guidance.
• Organizes work according to client needs and service requests.
• Reports changes in client status to the Supervisor or Case Coordinator and documents appropriately.
• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service programs; collaborates with co-workers to achieve client-centered goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Independence

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Other combinations of suitable education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Internet applications

Job description

The Home Care Attendant position with Prairie Mountain Health provides direct client care and environmental support within established standards. You will help clients maintain health and independence in their home environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining safety, confidentiality, and using electronic systems for documentation and communication. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential in this role.