Homemaker

2 weeks ago

Saanich, Canada Tsawout First Nation Full time

POSITION:                           HOMEMAKER

HOUR OF WORK:                 FULL-TIME, PERMANENT (35 HRS/WEEK)

REPORTS TO:                      HEALTH DIRECTOR

WAGE RANGE:                    $20 - $22/hour

 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Health Department, in collaboration with the Tsawout First Nation (TFN) and broader community, is responsible for increasing the capacity and sustainability of the Department and enhance engagement/ownership of the health of the TFN community. The Department develops and implements health programs that incorporate the traditions, values and strengths of the Nation.  The Health Department delivers a range of community health programs and health promotion services to the TFN community.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To provide homemaking and personal care to clients.  This position enables clients needing help to remain living at home in supported independence for as long as possible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Meets client’s needs within a written care plan developed by the program assessors.
  • Keeps daily records of all services provided to clients;
  • Provides light housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and sanitary environment such as cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, dusting and washing floors;
  • Prepares meals and food when required; and cleans and sanitizes kitchen area after each meal;
  • Informs the Nurse of any client emergencies or concerns; and identifies and refers situation to the Nurse that require further attention;
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments or to shopping as directed by the Nurse
  • Provides in-home companionship;
  • May assist with personal hygiene activities;
  • Monitors areas of responsibility for opportunities for improvement and innovation and works proactively to implement these;
  • Attends departmental meetings and events as required;
  • Participates in relevant training and workshops identified by the Home Care Coordinator to enhance program services;
  • Ensures that service quality standards are maintained and consistently delivered in all areas of responsibility;
  • Develops effective working relationships with clients, families and co-workers by assisting in the resolution of issues and complaints and refers them to the Home Care Coordinator when required;
  • Presents a professional, positive and helpful attitude at all times when interacting with clients, families and co-workers;
  • Promotes a safe workplace; ensures that all established safety procedures are followed;
  • Carries out other duties essential to the position as directed by the Home Care Coordinator.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience working with elders or disabled persons an asset;
  • Clean criminal record check required;
  • Food Safe Level 1 certificate;
  • Valid standard first aid and CPR certificate;
  • Class 5 driver’s licence and reliable vehicle plus a clean driver’s abstract is required;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to establish and maintain respectful, cooperative and productive working relationships with a variety of individuals to complete work assignments;
  • Ability to work independently with limited direction,
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to exercise sound judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues;
  • Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with occasionally aggressive or demanding individuals to provide or obtain information to clarify or resolve issues;
  • Ability to following safe work procedures;
  • Strong work ethic including the ability to take initiative; to attend work on a regular and consistent basis, and to demonstrate a collaborative approach to problem solving

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Lifting (approximately 50 lbs);
  • Climbing (stairs, etc.);
  • Bending or stooping;
  • Extended periods of standing or walking;
  • Potential for conflict from clients, families or Nation members.

OTHER FACTORS

Culture/Language

Respect for and working knowledge of the WSANEC culture is required.

Personal Attributes

The Homemaker maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes:  Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality.

Our Benefits package includes:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance

Preference may be given to qualified individuals of First Nation Ancestry.

Apply now and join our team