Home Care Attendant

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Stonewall; Vor Ort; CAD 23.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Home Care Attendant to provide personal and supportive care under the Home Care program at the Stonewall Community Health Office. You will follow care plans, support clients to remain independent, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic health services.

Qualifications include a Health Care Aide certificate; previous elder care experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• 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 with privacy and respect.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and coworkers.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
• Variety of shifts available; access to answering machine/call display.
• Mental and physical ability to meet job demands; satisfactory employment record.

Aufgaben

• Provide personal and supportive care following the care plan to help clients stay independent at home.
• Collaborate with other health team members to deliver holistic care.
• Promote safe, comfortable and respectful care in clients’ homes.
• Contribute to meeting program standards and service quality in Home Care.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Valid driver’s license

Ausbildung

Health Care Aide certificate

Tools

Transportation access

Jobbeschreibung

Requisition ID: 414094

Position Number: HCATSTO_29

City: Stonewall

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

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

Department / Unit: Home Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: Indefinite Term

FTE: 0.525

Anticipated Shift: Days; Weekends

Salary: As per collective agreement

Indefinite Term - subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours

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.

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.