Home Health Aide

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in La Ronge is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to support community members. This role involves assisting with home management and personal care, ensuring clients' needs are met independently. Candidates should have a relevant certificate and experience in home care, along with strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Cree is an asset for this role.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Home Health Aide or relevant experience.
• Experience in Home Care or Acute Care preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Training Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist and provide services in the Home and Community Care Program.
• Provide necessary home management, personal care & respite assistance.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to meet client needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Caring and compassionate

Organizational skills

Cree language knowledge

Education

Home Health Aide or Continuing Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal skills. The Home Health Aide will apply knowledge-based practices independently while working in collaboration with the client(s) and other home care professionals to promote independent living of our clients. If you feel like this would be a good fit for you and your career ambition, we encourage you to apply!

About Health Services

LLRIBHS promotes health in our communities for the wellbeing of all members. We provide accessible, high quality health services and programs. Together with others, we work to build capacity and educate as we address both acute needs and determinants of health.

About the position

The successful candidate will assist and provide services in the Home and Community Care Program for LLRIB community members. You will be working in the homes of our clients providing necessary home management, personal care & respite assistance.

Duties

• Apply knowledge-based, Home Health Aide practice while working independently and in collaboration with the client and other health care professionals to promote independent living of clients;
• Must be able to provide home management, personal care & respite assistance to clients;
• Use skills & interventions to meet physical, social/cultural, emotional & spiritual needs to the clients;

Qualifications

• Home Health Aide or Continuing Care Aide Certificate preferred, or combination of educations & experience may be considered;
• Previous Home Care or Acute Care experience is an asset;
• Must be able to work independently & collaboratively with the Home Care Team;
• Must be self-directed & demonstrate organizational skills;
• Ability to speak or understand Cree is an asset;
• First Aid/CPR Training Certifications is an asset &/or willing to learn;
• Must possess a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.