Home Helper, Community Support Services

6 months ago


Espanola, Canada VON Canada (Ontario) Full time

**Requisition Details**:
Employment Status: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Community Support Services
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days
On Call: No

**Job Summary**:
The Home Helper provides housekeeping services to individuals and families in the home according to the framework of VON policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. The Home Helper collaborates with members of the healthcare team in meeting the needs of individuals to attain an optimal level of independence and well-being.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Performs light housekeeping for clients in their homes including (but not limited to) dusting, cleaning kitchen/bathroom, vacuuming, mopping floors, laundry, and errand service.
- Prepares meals and completes the environmental risk assessments.
- Provides companionship and conversation to the clients.
- Observes and evaluates the individual's/family's home, personal situation and client/family care plan.
- Contributes to the development (with the help of the Coordinator) of the care plan.
- Communicates verbally with appropriate members of the health team regarding the management of the client's/family's homemaking, physical, and emotional needs.
- Adheres to the VON standards for conduct and behaviour and upholds VON's Core Values

**External and Internal Relationships**:

- Engages frequently with the Clients, Client’s family members and Home Support Coordinator on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.

**Education, Designations and Experience**:

- High school graduate.
- Post-Secondary school education preferred.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
- 2-3 years’ experience working with seniors and person with disability.
- Household management or professional customer service experience preferred.
- Experience working for a professional cleaning services organization preferred.
- Experience working with people from different social and economic environments preferred.

**Skill Requirements**:

- Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good assessment skills.
- Awareness of community resources.
- Ability to take direction, as well as to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

**Other**:

- Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance
- Willingness to travel regularly during the day as well as periodically overnight(s) to support sites and attend meetings
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required
- A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.



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