Home Care Attendant
Description
Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Aurevita Health Group. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.
Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.
Be part of the Aurevita Health Group, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a team that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and yours.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Resource Coordinator - Home Care, the Home Care Attendant (HCA) functions as a member of the Home Care team and is responsible for the provision of personal care and home support services to an individual or group of home care clients as assigned. As identified by an established plan of care, the HCA provides paraprofessional services to assist frail, physically disabled, and/or mentally challenged clients of all ages to remain in their own homes as long as safely possible.
The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Aurevita Health Group.
Experience
- Previous experience working with the elderly or disabled in a community setting is preferred.
- Previous experience working in a home care program is an asset.
Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)
- Grade 12 education required.
- Home Care Attendant Certificate or Health Care Aide Certificate with community component from a recognized post-secondary institute.
Certification / Licensure / Registration
- Not Applicable
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
- Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
- Good work and attendance record.
Physical Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
- No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
- May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
- May be required to travel to other regional facilities if required by the duties of the position.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
Aurevita Health Group, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
Please include two work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
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