Home Helper - Casual

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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 well-being.\u00A0\u00A0Key Responsibilities:\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 ValuesExternal and Internal Relationships:\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\u00A0High 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.Skill Requirements:\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\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: fast-paced environment; attention to detail; lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs; grip and fine hand movements.\u00A0'', ''hiringOrganization'': { ''@type'': ''Organization'', ''name'': ''VON Canada (Ontario)'', ''logo'': ''https:\/\/app.jobvite.com\/logo\/su4837_WkTQkfuU400x400_1551314141396_Subsidiary.png'' } ''employmentType'': ''Casual'', ''industry'': ''Other Healthcare \/ Client Support Roles'', ''identifier'': ''ohz3rfw4'', ''jobLocation'': [ { ''@type'': ''Place'', ''address'': { ''@type'': ''PostalAddress'', ''addressLocality'': ''Strathroy'', ''addressRegion'': ''Ontario'', ''addressCountry'': ''Canada'' } }, { ''@type'': ''Place'', ''address'': { ''@type'': ''PostalAddress'', ''addressLocality'': ''Glencoe'', ''addressRegion'': ''Ontario'', ''addressCountry'': ''Canada'' } }, { ''@type'': ''Place'', ''address'': { ''@type'': ''PostalAddress'', ''addressLocality'': ''Parkhill'', ''addressRegion'': ''Ontario'', ''addressCountry'': ''Canada'' } } ], ''title'': ''Home Helper - Casual'', ''baseSalary'': { ''@type'': ''MonetaryAmount'', ''currency'': '''', ''value'': { ''@type'': ''QuantitativeValue'', ''minValue'': '''', ''maxValue'': '''', ''unitText'': '''' } } } Home Helper - Casual Apply Apply Later Other Healthcare / Client Support Roles Strathroy, Ontario Glencoe, Ontario Parkhill, Ontario Casual ReqID: 39689 Description Position at VON Canada (Ontario) Requisition Details: Employment Status: Casual Program Name: Home HelpWork Schedule: Days On 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 well-being. 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 ValuesExternal 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 Aide 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: fast-paced environment; attention to detail; lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs; grip and fine 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