Home Care Attendant

• 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.

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