Home Care Attendant-Aide - Soins à domicile

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Home Care Attendant to provide personal care and support services to clients in Ste. Anne. The role requires Grade 12 education and a valid Home Care Attendant Certificate, with a proficiency in English and French. Ideal candidates possess experience working with seniors and demonstrate critical thinking skills. This temporary position is for 0.5 FTE (up to 8 hours daily) and offers an opportunity to work in a caring community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with elderly or disabled preferred.
• Home care program experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and home support services.
• Assist clients in remaining in their own homes.

Skills

Proficiency in English/French

Knowledge of sanitary food handling

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently

Respect for confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 education

Home Care Attendant Certificate

Job description

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Requisition ID:372969

Position Number: 809-715353025-HCA-50

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Site:Home Care Program

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Home Care

Work Location: Home Care -Ste Anne

City: Ste. Anne

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 0.50

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: Up to 8 hours

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: As soon as possible – Indefinite

Reason for Term:Other Leave

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and yours.

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 the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Previous experience working with the elderly or disabled in a community setting is preferred.
• Previous experience working 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

Non applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency of both official languages is essential (English/French).
• Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• 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 occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities if required by the duties of the position.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.