Home Care Attendant

Requisition ID: 413931

Position Number: 8PMHMChcattHCAMC-18

City: McCreary

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health 

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Home Care Program

Department / Unit: Home Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To Be Determined - Oct 14 2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

Union: MGEU

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings 

Daily Hours Worked: 8 hour

Salary: As per collective agreement
The said term position is a result of a "MATERNITY/PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE" which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to a minimum two (2) weeks notice or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer. 

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. 

Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants. Please continue to apply for positions that are of interest to you.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

If you are currently employed by PMH, please utilize the internal application form. If you are not employed by PMH, please utilize the external application form.

If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.

Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.

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.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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