Home Care Attendant

6 days ago

Virden, Canada Prairie Mountain Health Full time

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

***:
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.

In order to be considered for the position, both internal and external applicants

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALL

  • Pump Attendant

    33 minutes ago

    Virden, Canada Co-op Careers Full time $16 - $20

    Valleyview Co-op in VIRDEN, MB is looking for a Part-Time PUMP ATTENDANT at our C- Store / Gas Bar.Who we are:Co-operatives exist around the world in many forms. We're a consumer cooperative, which means our association is owned by the people who purchase our products and use our services. Whether you are purchasing a cup of coffee or a field of...

  • Family Physician

    3 weeks ago

    Virden, Canada Manitoba Locum Full time

    Title: Physician Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Practice Setting: Job Description: Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a locum to support the Virden Health Centre. Duties to include: performing all duties associated with a family practice, including diagnosing and treating diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients, act as the primary...

  • Construction Labourer

    2 weeks ago

    Virden, Canada RFNOW Inc. Full time

    _**CONSTRUCTION LABOURER **_ **General Responsibilities**: - Clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment - Conduct daily equipment inspections reports on equipment before use. Report any repair issues or equipment hazards immediately - Helps with drills, plows and drops - Set Handholes and fill locate holes. - Hook up fiber and conduit. Lash, Tag and mark...

  • Retail Sales Associate/Key Holder

    39 minutes ago

    Virden, MB, Canada Virden Home Hardware Building Centre Full time

    OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and customer-focused Retail Sales Associate/Key Holder to join our team. This role is vital in ensuring a seamless shopping experience by overseeing daily store operations, supporting sales initiatives, and maintaining excellent customer service standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills,...

  • Door to Door Sales Representative

    3 weeks ago

    Virden, Canada eBrandon Full time

    It is an exciting time to be a part of the RFNOW team as we build out fiber networks to deliver high speed internet connectivity and telecommunications services to customers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. If you excel in a high energy and high performance culture where opportunities to learn, innovate and deliver happen every day, and where you have a voice...

  • Civil Planner

    36 minutes ago

    Virden, Manitoba, Canada RFNOW Full time

    RFNOW Inc. is seeking a Civil Planner to join the team. Reporting to the Manager, Design & Engineering, theCivil Planneris responsible for developing and managing project plans, as well as coordinating with other departments to ensure that all aspects of the project are on track. This will include leading and oversight of all new service development, network...

  • Recreation Worker, Certified

    49 minutes ago

    Virden, MB RM C, Canada Prairie Mountain Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONSGrade 12 Education (Manitoba Standards)Successful completion of a recognized therapeutic recreation/activity programming certificateCurrent Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six (6) monthsTwo (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care environmentExperience working with...

  • Civil Planner

    42 minutes ago

    Virden, MB, Canada RFNow Inc Full time

    Civil PlannerRFNOW Inc. is seeking a Civil Planner to join the team. Reporting to the Manager, Design & Engineering, the Civil Planner is responsible for developing and managing project plans, as well as coordinating with other departments to ensure that all aspects of the project are on track. This will include leading and oversight of all new service...

  • Door to Door

    43 minutes ago

    Virden, Manitoba, Canada RFNOW Full time

    It's an exciting time to be a part of the RFNOW team as we build out fiber networks to deliver high speed internet connectivity and telecommunications services to customers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. If you excel in a high-energy and high-performance culture where opportunities to learn, innovate and deliver happen every day, and where you have a voice in...

  • Door to Door

    33 minutes ago

    Virden, MB, Canada RFNow Inc Full time

    Door to Door (D2D) Sales RepresentativeIt's an exciting time to be a part of the RFNOW team as we build out fiber networks to deliver high speed internet connectivity and telecommunications services to customers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. If you excel in a high-energy and high-performance culture where opportunities to learn, innovate and deliver happen...