Home Care Attendant / Aide - Soins à domicile - Repost

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Vita; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Vita is seeking a Home Care Attendant to provide personal care and home support to clients. The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 education and a Home Care Attendant Certificate, with proficiency in English and French. Experience with elderly or disabled individuals is preferred. This role is essential for assisting clients in maintaining their independence and safety in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the elderly or disabled in a community setting is preferred.
• Previous experience in a home care program is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and home support services to home care clients as per the plan of care.
• Assist frail, physically disabled, and/or mentally challenged clients to remain in their homes safely.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment to determine work priorities and methods.

Skills

Proficiency in both official languages (English/French)

Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles

Ability to work independently

Ability to apply critical thinking skills

Respect for a culturally diverse population

Education

Grade 12 education

Home Care Attendant Certificate or Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 384187
Position Number: 836-715353025-HCA-29
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: home Care - St. Malo
Union: CUPE
Department/Unit: Home Care Program
Work Location: home Care - St. Malo
City: Vita
Hiring Status: Permanent
FTE: 0.6
Employment arrangement: In Person
Daily hours worked: 8.0
Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends
Annual base hours: 2080
Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
Salary: 22.01 - 26.03

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization provides care for people at every point in their lives and collaborates with communities to offer safe, accessible and sustainable people-centred health care. We work with seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as immigrants from around the world.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Resource Coordinator - Home Care, the Home Care Attendant (HCA) functions as a member of the Home Care team and is responsible for the provision of personal care and home support services to an individual or group of home care clients as assigned. As identified by an established plan of care, the HCA provides paraprofessional services to assist frail, physically disabled, and/or mentally challenged clients of all ages to remain in their own homes as long as safely possible. The incumbent exercises appropriate initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities and methods, and takes action on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values and policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and home support services to home care clients as per the plan of care.
• Assist frail, physically disabled, and/or mentally challenged clients to remain in their homes safely.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment to determine work priorities and methods; address unusual matters as they arise.

Experience

• Previous experience working with the elderly or disabled in a community setting is preferred.
• Previous experience in a home care program is an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education required.
• Home Care Attendant Certificate or Health Care Aide Certificate with community component from a recognized post-secondary institute.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Proficiency of both official languages (English/French) is essential.
• Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Respect and promote a culturally diverse population; respect confidentiality in all formats.
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities if duties require.

Additional Information

• Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
• Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and may self-identify as Indigenous in their cover letter/application; commitment to increasing Indigenous representation.
• Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will cover any service charges incurred.
• All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment per SHSS policy.
• Please include three work-related references from non-relatives with direct knowledge of your work performance.
• Statement on language services policy: English and French services are offered in designated areas; bilingual candidates may be prioritized but others may be considered if qualifications are met.
• Job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants; information may be provided to the grievor's representative during a grievance process.