Home Helper

2 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada VON Canada (Ontario) Full time

**Requisition Details**:
Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE)
Program Name: Home Help
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 45
Work Schedule: Days
Union/Bargaining Unit: OPSEU
On Call: No

**Job Summary**:
The Home Helper provides homemaking services to individuals and families in the home or at the time of discharge from hospital according to the framework of VON policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. The Home Helper collaborates with members of the health care team in meeting the needs of individuals to attain an optimal level of independence and wellbeing.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Performs light housekeeping for clients in their home 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 notifies the coordinator or supervisor of any changes to the individual's/family's home, physical and emotional needs.
- Adheres to the VON standards for conduct and behavior 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.
- 2-3 years’ experience working with seniors and person with disability.
- Post-Secondary school education preferred.
- 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.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is 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.
- Ability to learn and/or navigate technology.

**Other**:

- Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
- Willingness to travel regularly 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.
- Completion of Health assessment and TB testing.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements

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