Home Helper - Part-time 0.4

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.4 FTE)
Program Name: Assisted Living Services for High-Risk Seniors
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 30
Work Schedule: Days
Union/Bargaining Unit: CUPE
On-Call:\u00A0No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

• 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.
• Provides stabilization and assistance with walking.
• Provides medication reminders and appointment reminders.
• 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.\u00A0
• 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 behavior and upholds VON's Core Values

• Engages frequently with the Clients, Client\u2019s family members and Home Support Coordinator on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.

• High school graduate.
• Post-Secondary school education preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide certification\u00A0an asset.
• 2-3 years\u2019 experience working with children, 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.

• 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.

• Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver\u2019s 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)