Home Care Attendant

Prairie Mountain Health; Swan River; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health seeks a Home Care Attendant to provide direct client care and environmental support within established standards. You will assist clients in maintaining independence at home, following care policies and privacy rules.

Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, coordinating with supervisors, and contributing to a collaborative interdisciplinary team. A Health Care Aide certificate and a Manitoba license/vehicle access are preferred.

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 and access to a personal vehicle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and IT.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Adaptability to changes in techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge and competence of skills related to the position.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to perform duties regularly and work with diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• The Home Care Attendant provides direct client care and environmental support in home settings.
• Supports clients' independence in activities of daily living as assessed by the Case Coordinator.
• Follows standards for safety and sanitation and reports skill deficits to the Supervisor.
• May be assigned additional tasks under clinical guidelines (Medication and Treatment Tasks).
• Handles electronic program usage and PHIA/privacy compliant communications.
• Assists with meal preparation per Canada Food Guide or client diet.
• Organizes work according to client needs and service requests.
• Reports client status changes to Supervisor/Case Coordinator and documents incidents.
• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

IT literacy

Organizational skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Health Care Aide program

Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered

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.