Posted 70 months ago
Home Care Attendant
@ Prairie Mountain Health
Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba
Overview
Prairie Mountain Health is hiring a per diem Home Care Attendant to provide direct client care and environmental support in clients' homes, supporting independence in daily living under established standards of care. The role requires a Health Care Aide Certificate (or suitable equivalent) and a valid driver's licence with access to a personal vehicle, excluding supportive housing roles.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct client care and support daily living activities
- Assist with medication, enteral feeding, glucose monitoring and ostomy care
- Prepare meals per Canada Food Guide or client diet
- Record observations and report changes or incidents
- Participate in staff meetings and case conferences
Requirements summary:
- Health Care Aide Certificate or suitable education and experience
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 licence or equivalent and personal vehicle
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment
- Respect for cultural diversity and confidentiality
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- Employer posting date
- 2021-02-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Health Care Aide Certificate, Class 5 Drivers Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Health Care Aide |
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Prairie Mountain Health
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Whether you are starting out, or you are a seasoned professional, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has a variety of career opportunities to suit your unique goals and needs. Learn, grow and succeed with us at Prairie Mountain Health, the largest region in Western Manitoba! PMH employs over 7,500 employees who work together to improve the physical, mental, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families and communities in Western Manitoba.
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Whether you are starting out, or you are a seasoned professional, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has a variety of career opportunities to suit your unique goals and needs. Learn, grow and succeed with us at Prairie Mountain Health, the largest region in Western Manitoba! PMH employs over 7,500 employees who work together to improve the physical, mental, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Brandon, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 814 |
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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 Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health (Not Required for Supportive Housing)
* Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
* Demonstrated communication skills
* Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
* Ability to display independent judgment
* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
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 in meeting the special and changing needs of clients and assisting them in reaching and maintaining optimum health and independence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 regional policies/operational directives/procedures on assignment and delegation, may be assigned the following client care tasks:
* Medication Assistance (oral medications, suppositories, topical medications, transdermal medications, inhaled medications, eye drops/ointments, ear/nose medications, subcutaneous injections)
* Enteral feeding (via pump and via gravity)
* Blood Glucose monitoring
* Ostomy Care
* Adjusting oxygen flow rates - Records activities and observations as per policy.
- Assists with meal preparation in accordance with the “Canada Food Guide” or the client specific diet.
- Organizes work according to client’s needs and the assigned tasks.
- Reports any changes in the client situation to the Supervisor and/or Case Coordinator.
- Reports accidents/incidents immediately to the Supervisor or Case Coordinator and/or the client contact.
- Reports repairs of equipment and physical facilities to the Supervisor and/or Case Coordinator;
- Maintains client confidentiality.
- Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service programs as required. Communicates with co-workers involved to achieve the client-centered goals.
- Maintains regular reporting relationship with Supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
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