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Home Health Aide

La Ronge, SK
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal skills. The Home Health Aide will apply knowledge-based practices independently while working in collaboration with the client(s) and other home care professionals, to promote independent living of our clients. If you feel like this would be a good fit for you and your career ambition, we encourage you to apply!

About the facility: LLRIBHS promotes health in our communities for the wellbeing of all members. We provide accessible, high quality health services and programs. Together with others, we work to build capacity and educate as we address both acute needs and determinants of health.

About the Position: The successful candidate will assist and provide services in the Home and Community Care Program for LLRIB community members. You will be working in the homes of our clients, providing necessary home management, personal care & respite assistance.

Duties:

  • Apply a knowledge-based Home Health Aide practice independently & in collaboration with the client & other health care professionals to promote independent living of clients;
  • Must be able to provide home management personal care & respite assistance to clients;
  • Use skills & interventions to meet physical, social/cultural, emotional & spiritual needs to the clients;
  • Working 5 days per week/7.5 hours per day

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent;
  • Home Health Aide or Continuing Care Aide Certificate preferred, or combination of educations & experience may be considered;
  • Pervious Home Care or Acute Care experience is an asset;
  • Must be able to work independently & collaboratively with the Home Care Team;
  • Must be self-directed & demonstrate organizational skills;
  • Ability to speak or understand Cree is an asset;
  • First Aid/CPR Training Certifications is an asset &/or willing to learn;
  • Must possess a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

About Lac La Ronge Indian Band

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5001-10,000

Located in north-central Saskatchewan, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is the largest First Nation in Saskatchewan, and one of the 10 largest in Canada, with a population of 11370, as of March 31st, 2021. Our reserve lands extend from rich farmlands in central Saskatchewan, all the way north through the boreal forest to the mighty Churchill River and beyond. Our central administration office is located in La Ronge, 241 km north of Prince Albert, on the edge of the Pre-Cambrian Shield. We are proud of our heritage and our Cree language, and of the educational opportunities, economic successes and social development work made possible by many years of strong leadership.