Home Health Aide

Zagimē Anishinabēk is a progressive First Nations government, located around 22 KM Northeast of Grenfell Town in Saskatchewan.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**: Under the supervision of the Health Services Manager, the Home Health Aide is responsible for assisting with client personal care according to assessed medical need. The Home Health Aide is a certified position, which operates in consultation with the Community Health Nurse and the Home and Community Care case managers.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Responsible for establishing and maintaining a schedule of home visits and services provided.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining an accurate case management system including referrals, client services, medical complications, etc.
- Responsible for advising the health team or the health care nurse of client situations where supplemental services may be required while caring for the client in the home.
- Assist the health care nurse with planning social and recreational activities for clients.
- Liaise with home care clients regarding programming or services that are available.
- Possess excellent oral communication skills to effectively communicate with team members and home care clients.
- Responsible for assisting clients with personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, mouth care, foot-nail care, etc.
- Responsible for assisting clients with daily home management tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathroom, laundry, shopping, banking and other related errands.
- Drive clients to and from appointments when necessary.
- Responsible for assisting other administrative support staff in developing policy as it relates to the homecare program and client service.
- Responsible for advising CHN of any situation which arise, in a timely manner, that may affect the client’s physical or emotional well-being.
- Responsible for monitoring in-home, non-complex medical tests, including glucose level, blood pressure and vital signs.
- Any other such duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Possess a certificate/diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in the specific personal/geriatric care field.
- Have at least six (6) months actual and/or practical experience with homecare services.
- Possess the skills for care coordination, individual wellness plan development and the management of confidential information.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess the ability to take direction and work with minimum supervision to ensure completion of duties in a timely and efficient manner.
- Possess the skill to manage people and conflict in a variety of situations.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle.
- Be well organized, punctual, dependable, and reliable.
- Possess valid CPR/First Aide and Safe Food Handling certifications and maintain said endorsements throughout the term of employment.
- Meet the insurability requirements of SGI to operate band owned vehicles.
- Submit to a criminal record check prior to employment.
- Provide a pre-employment drug screen test prior to employment.

**Job Type**: Casual

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location