Home Care Attendant

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Treherne; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Home Care Attendant to provide hands-on client care and environmental support in Treherne, MB. You will help clients maintain independence at home and follow established care standards and policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, communicating changes to supervisors, and participating in team meetings. A Health Care Aide certificate and a Manitoba Class 5 license are required, with access to a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate required.
• Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated organizational and independent work ability.
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care and environmental support in the home.
• Assist with activities of daily living to maintain client independence.
• Report changes to Supervisor or Case Coordinator as required.
• Follow safety, sanitation, PHIA and Privacy guidelines.
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independence at work

Organizational skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 413718
Position Number: 8PMHTIhcattHCAMC-07
City: Treherne
Employer: Prairie Mountain Health
Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Home Care Program
Department / Unit: Home Care
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union : MGEU
FTE: 0.60
Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings
Daily Hours Worked: 8

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.

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

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.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

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