Home Care Attendant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Gimli; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Gimli is seeking a part-time Home Care Attendant (0.60 FTE) for the Gimli Community Health Office. You will provide personal and supportive care within the home setting, following the care plan and ensuring client safety and comfort.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will promote holistic health services tailored to residents of the Interlake-Eastern region, while upholding the authority's mission and values and ensuring respectful,

Qualifications

• Certificate in Health Care Aide Course is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and coworkers; both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and supportive care following the care plan.
• Collaborate with the health care team to promote holistic health care services.
• Maintain client independence and safety in the home.
• Follow policies and program standards and participate in ongoing quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Privacy and respect

Education

Certificate in Health Care Aide Course

Job description

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

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

Department / Unit: Home Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Evenings

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 Authorityvalues 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.