Home Helper, Assisted Living - Part-Time 0.4

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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.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Key Responsibilities:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Performs 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.\u00A0Communicates 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 ValuesCommon Responsibilities\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider.Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations\u00A0and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.Abides by all VON policies and work practices.Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.External and Internal Relationships:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Engages frequently with the Clients, Client\u2019s family members and Home Support Coordinator on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.Education, Designations and Experience:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0High school graduate.Post-Secondary school education preferred.Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aid certification an 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.Skill Requirements:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Must 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.Other:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver\u2019s license and proof of vehicle insuranceWillingness to travel regularly during the day as well as periodically overnight(s) to support sites and attend meetingsA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is requiredA Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be requiredMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0'', ''hiringOrganization'': { ''@type'': ''Organization'', ''name'': ''VON Canada (Ontario)'', ''logo'': ''https:\/\/app.jobvite.com\/logo\/su4837_WkTQkfuU400x400_1551314141396_Subsidiary.png'' } ''employmentType'': ''Permanent, Part Time'', ''industry'': ''Other Healthcare \/ Client Support Roles'', ''identifier'': ''oym4rfw9'', ''jobLocation'': [ { ''@type'': ''Place'', ''address'': { ''@type'': ''PostalAddress'', ''addressLocality'': ''Lakefield'', ''addressRegion'': ''Ontario'', ''addressCountry'': ''Canada'' } } ], ''title'': ''Home Helper, Assisted Living - Part-Time 0.4'', ''baseSalary'': { ''@type'': ''MonetaryAmount'', ''currency'': '''', ''value'': { ''@type'': ''QuantitativeValue'', ''minValue'': '''', ''maxValue'': '''', ''unitText'': '''' } } } Home Helper, Assisted Living - Part-Time 0.4 Apply Apply Later Other Healthcare / Client Support Roles Lakefield, Ontario Permanent, Part Time ReqID: 39694 Description Position at VON Canada (Ontario) Requisition Details: Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.4 FTE)Program Name: Assisted LivingNumber of Hours Bi-Weekly: 30Work Schedule: DaysUnion/Bargaining Unit: CUPEOn 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.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. 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 ValuesCommon Responsibilities Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider.Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.Abides by all VON policies and work practices.Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.External and Internal Relationships: Engages frequently with the Clients, Clients family members and Home Support Coordinator on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.Education, Designations and Experience: High school graduate.Post-Secondary school education preferred.Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aid certification an asset.2-3 years 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.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.Other: Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current drivers license and proof of vehicle insuranceWillingness to travel regularly during the day as well as periodically overnight(s) to support sites and attend meetingsA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is requiredA Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be requiredMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements. VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details. VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do. Apply Apply Later Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email