Home Health Aide - Grenfell, Canada - Sakimay First Nations

Sakimay First Nations

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Grenfell, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

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, footnail 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 wellbeing.
Responsible for monitoring inhome, noncomplex medical tests, including glucose level, blood pressure and vital signs.
Any other such duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a certificate/diploma from a recognized postsecondary 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 preemployment drug screen test prior to employment.