Home Care Attendant

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Oakbank; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Home Care Attendant in Oakbank to join the Home Care team. The role provides personal and supportive care per care plans, helping clients stay independent and safe at home.

Under the Home Care Resource Coordinator, you will work with a multidisciplinary team, following program standards, and aligning with our mission, vision and values. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Health Care Aide Course from an accredited college.
• Previous experience working with elderly or infirm is preferred.
• Ability to provide safe, effective personal care with respect for privacy and dignity.
• Strong communication skills with clients, families and coworkers (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and work independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and supportive care following the care plan and program standards.
• Coordinate with the Home Care team to promote holistic health care in clients’ homes.
• Support clients to remain independent and safe in their homes for as long as possible.
• Demonstrate professionalism in line with the Authority’s mission, vision and values.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Valid driver’s license

Education

Certificate in Health Care Aide Course

Job description

City: Oakbank

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

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

Department / Unit: Home Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/22/2026 - 09/22/2027

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: As per collective agreement

Subject to a minimum notice of 2 weeks or 1 pay period, whichever is longer

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 health 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.