Home Care Attendant

Prairie Mountain Health; Brandon; Presencial; CAD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Home Care Attendant to provide direct client care and environmental support in home settings, following established standards and policies. The role aims to maintain clients’ health, independence and safety with compassionate, confidential service.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, coordinating with case coordinators, and reporting changes or incidents.

Formación

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program.
• Other combinations of education/experience may be considered.
• Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent and access to a vehicle for Prairie Mountain Health service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and IT; strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt in a changing environment and culture.
• Knowledge of the position’s skills and concepts; strong communication.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality; work with diverse teams.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Reports concerns to the Supervisor per guidelines and uses PHIA/Privacy standards.
• May handle medication tasks under relevant policies and guidelines when assigned.
• Effectively utilizes electronic programs; composes mail, email, and documents as required.
• Assists with meal preparation per Canada Food Guide and client diet.
• Organizes work according to client needs and service requests.
• Reports changes to client status to Supervisor/Case Coordinator; documents incidents.
• Participates in staff meetings and inter-disciplinary team activities; supports client goals.

Conocimientos

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Confidentiality

Educación

Health Care Aide Certificate

Other combinations considered

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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Department / Unit: Home Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union : MGEU

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

Daily Hours Worked: 8

Salary: As per collective agreement

Position Summary

The Home Care Attendant provides direct client care and environmental support within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The Home Care Attendant functions to meet the needs of clients, assisting them in maintaining optimum health and independence for as long as safely possible in their home environment.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Health Care Aide program
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Overview

• 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 standards for safety and sanitation including guidelines for hand washing. Reports concerns of knowledge and/or skill deficits to the Supervisor.
• With additional education and in accordance with PPG-00819, Assignment of Medication and Treatment Tasks to Home Care Attendants, may be assigned additional tasks as required.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively utilize electronic programs.
• Performs all communication functions (mail, email, photocopying, faxing, telephone) as required in accordance with Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and Privacy Act.
• Assists with meal preparation in accordance with the "Canada Food Guide" or the client specific diet.
• Organizes work according to client's needs and the assigned service request.
• Reports any changes in the client status or home environment to the Supervisor and/or Case Coordinator as per PPG-00738, Observation Reporting- Home Care Program and PPG-02154, Observation Reporting- Supportive Housing Program
• Reports incidents immediately to the Supervisor or Case Coordinator and/or the client contact and enters in the Incident Reporting System as required.
• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service programs as required. Communicates with co-workers involved to achieve the client-centered goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.