Home Care Attendant

Home Care Attendant – Health Care Aide (Drivers License Required)

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.

• Demonstrate respect for client independence, dignity, privacy, and lifestyle at all times.
• Support clients’ independence in activities of daily living, as assessed by the Case Coordinator.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standards for safety and sanitation, including guidelines for hand washing. Report 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.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively utilize electronic programs.
• Perform all communication functions (mail, email, photocopying, faxing, telephone) as required in accordance with Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and Privacy Act.
• Assist with meal preparation in accordance with the "Canada Food Guide" or the client specific diet.
• Organize work according to client’s needs and the assigned service request.
• Report any changes in the client status or home environment to the Supervisor and/or Case Coordinator per PPG-00738 and PPG-02154.
• Report incidents immediately to the Supervisor or Case Coordinator and enter them in the Incident Reporting System as required.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service programs as required. Communicate with co-workers involved to achieve the client-centered goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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, PowerPoint) and Internet applications.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and 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.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care