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About the Role
The Home Helper provides homemaking services to individuals and families in the home or at the time of discharge from hospital according to VON policies, procedures, standards, and quality & risk management. The Home Helper collaborates with the health care team to meet client needs, promoting independence and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Performs light housekeeping for clients, including dusting, cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and errand services.
- Prepares meals and completes environmental risk assessments.
- Provides companionship and conversation to clients.
- Provides medication and appointment reminders.
- Observes and reports changes in client's home, physical, or emotional needs to the coordinator or supervisor.
- Adheres to VON standards for conduct and behavior, upholding VON's Core Values.
- Promotes the goals and values of VON as an integrated community care provider.
- Promotes a safe and healthy workplace in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and VON's Safety Management System.
- Abides by all VON policies, work practices, and confidentiality regulations.
- Works collaboratively with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- 2-3 years of experience working with seniors and persons with disabilities.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
- Must have a personal vehicle and possess 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).
- Requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment with physical activity including lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, kneeling, walking, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs.
- Some tasks require fine hand movements.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good assessment skills.
- Awareness of community resources.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to learn and/or navigate technology.
Work Type
- Casual
- Days
Experience Level
- 2-3 years
Education Level
- High school graduate
- Post-Secondary school education preferred
About the Company
- VON is an integrated community care provider.