Home Care Attendant

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Ashern; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Home Care Attendant for the Ashern area. You will provide personal and supportive care, following care plans to help clients stay independent and safe at home, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic health services.

The role requires a Health Care Aide certificate, good communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work flexibly across evenings, days, and nights under the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Health Care Aide Course from an accredited college.
• Experience with elderly or infirm is preferred.
• Ability to provide safe, effective personal care respecting privacy and dignity.
• Effective communication with clients, families, and coworkers; both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a health care team.
• Satisfactory employment record and ability to meet background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and supportive care following the care plan and program standards.
• Assist clients to remain independent and safe in their homes.
• Collaborate with the health care team to deliver holistic care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Ability to maintain privacy andrespect

Driving

Education

Health Care Aide certificate

Job description

Requisition ID: 414077

Position Number: HCATASH_17

City: Ashern

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Ashern Community Health Office

Department / Unit: Home Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Evenings; Days; Nights

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Home Care Resource Coordinator, the Home Care Attendant functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The Home Care Attendant provides personal and supportive care following the care plan, policies and program standards meeting identified needs to enable the clients to remain independent and safe in their homes for as long as possible. In collaboration with other heath team members, the Home Care Attendant promotes integrated holistic health care services that are responsive to the needs of the residents of the Interlake-Eastern region. The position of Home Care Attendant functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Certificate in Health Care Aide Course from an accredited college.
• Other combinations of education/experience may be considered at a commensurate classification/salary.
• Previous experience working with elderly or infirm is preferred.
• Ability to provide safe, effective, personal care in a manner that considers each individual’s need for comfort, privacy, and respect.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and coworkers; both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a health care team.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
• Candidates must be available to work a variety of shifts.
• Access to an answering machine and /or call display.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.