Department / Unit: Home Care Clinical Support Reason for Term: Maternity Leave Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings 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. 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. Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Health Care Aide program 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 flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing setting Demonstrates knowledge of standards for safety and sanitation including guidelines for hand washing. 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. 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. Reports any changes in the client status or home environment to the Supervisor and/or Case Coordinator as per PPG-00738, Observation Reporting
- Home Care Program and PPG-02154, Observation Reporting
- Supportive Housing Program Reports incidents immediately to the Supervisor or Case Coordinator and/or the client contact and enters in the Incident Reporting System as required. Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants. This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. 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.
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Attendant Care (Ashville)
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