Home Care Attendant

Prairie Mountain Health; Brandon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Home Care Attendant to provide direct client care and environmental support in the home setting. You will help clients maintain independence and health while following established policies and procedures.

Key duties include assisting with activities of daily living, coordinating with a Case Coordinator, and communicating effectively within an interdisciplinary team. A Health Care Aide Certificate and Manitoba Class 5 license are preferred; other combinations

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 Drivers License or equivalent with access to a personal vehicle.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; internet applications.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge and competence of skills related to the position.
• Communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform duties regularly and respect diverse populations.
• Ability to collaborate with co-workers, clients 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.
• Adheres to safety and sanitation standards including hand-washing guidelines.
• May be assigned additional tasks per regulatory guidelines and supervision.
• Utilizes electronic programs effectively.
• Performs communication tasks (mail, email, photocopying, faxing, telephone) per PHIA and Privacy Act.
• Assists with meal preparation per Canada Food Guide or client diet.
• Organizes work according to client needs and service requests.
• Reports changes in client status to Supervisor/Case Coordinator per guidelines.
• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service programs.
• Collaborates with co-workers to achieve client-centered goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Flexibility

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independence

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Client care

Cultural sensitivity

Organization

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Job description

• 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

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

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.

Responsibilities

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.