Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
At least two years of related work experience.
Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
Valid Ontario driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
Ability to work shift work and flexible hours.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Ojibwe culture and traditions.
Knowledge of home management skills.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services, including meeting quality standards and evaluating client satisfaction.
Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
Ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
Responsibilities
Provide homemaking services to Home Care Program clients who need assistance because of aging, sickness, disability, or other conditions.
Perform routine housekeeping, including cleaning and sanitizing kitchen appliances and cupboards, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms and floors, vacuuming, and taking out the trash.
Monitor household appliances and report items requiring repair.
Perform light laundry or take laundry to a laundromat, and regularly change bed linens.
Maintain accurate and timely reports for effective file management.
Immediately detect and report noticeable changes in clients' health.
Maintain client confidentiality.
Provide companionship, friendship, and emotional support.
Participate in team meetings by providing input and suggestions.
Deliver services in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, practices, and industry standards.
Monitor supplies and resources.
Follow written care plans.
Carry out duties assigned by the supervisor.
Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct service hours.
Attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings.
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Make decisions and solve problems.
Establish and maintain connections with clients.
Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with clients, families, and co-workers.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with elderly people is a strong asset.
Fluency in the Ojibwe language is a strong asset, or willingness to learn it.
Department: Health Services - Wellness Centre
Classification/Level: Community Services (CS-1)
Employment Status: On-Call/Supply or Term
Reporting Relationship
The Homemaker will work under the supervision of the Home Care Program Manager.
Position Summary
Homemakers will provide service to clients of the Home Care Program who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of aging, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Homemaking may include housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation and transportation. Homemakers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant policies and industry standards.
Essential Functions
This includes but is not limited to:
Routine housekeeping activities that assist in maintaining a clean and tidy living environment for clients; thoroughly cleans and sanitizes kitchen appliances, kitchen cupboards, washes dishes, cleans bathroom and all floorings, vacuums as necessary and takes out the trash
Monitor operation of household appliances and notes and report any items requiring repair
Does light laundry or takes laundry to Laundromat and regularly changes bed linens
Efficiently maintain accurate and timely reports for effective file management
Detect and report immediately any noticeable changes to clients’ health
Maintain confidentiality in relation to all clients
Provide companionship, friendship, and emotional support.
Participate at Team meetings by providing input and making suggestions.
Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
Monitor supplies and resources.
Follow the written care plan.
Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Make decisions and solve problems.
Qualifications
At least two (2) years related work experience
Experience working with the elderly is a strong asset
Valid First Aid/CPR Certification
Other
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable vehicle
Able to work shift work and flexible hours
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Knowledge of the Ojibwe culture and traditions
Fluency in the Ojibwe language is a strong asset or the willingness to learn
Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of home management skills
Knowledge of principles and process for providing client and personal services, including determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction
Required Skills/Abilities:
The ability to be aware of other people's reactions and understand why they act as they do
The ability to establish and maintain connections
The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions
The ability to understand written and oral instructions
The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers
If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work-related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications by applying to this posting or to:
Homemaker [email protected] c/o Human Resources P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)