Posted 9 months ago
Home Care Attendant
@ Prairie Mountain Health
Gilbert Plains, Manitoba
Overview
Prairie Mountain Health is hiring a per diem Home Care Attendant to provide direct client care and environmental support in clients' homes, helping them maintain health and independence. The work covers personal care, meal preparation, documentation and reporting to supervisors. The posting requires a Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent experience, a valid Class 5 licence and access to a personal vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct client care and support daily living activities
- Prepare meals according to Canada Food Guide or client diet
- Report client changes, incidents and observations
- Use electronic systems and handle communications under PHIA
- Participate in staff meetings and case conferences
Requirements summary:
- Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent education and experience
- Class 5 driver's licence and personal vehicle
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic programs
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to respect confidentiality and cultural diversity
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-10
- 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 | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Health Care Aide Certificate |
| 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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Full company description
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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- Reported office locations
- Brandon, Manitoba, CA
- Brandon, CA
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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 | 868 |
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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 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
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.
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 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.
- Organizes work according to client’s needs and the assigned service request.
- 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.
- Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service programs as required. Communicates with co-workers involved to achieve the client-centered goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
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