Home Helper, Hospice Services - Part-time 0.3
VON Canada - 222 Jobs
Clarington, ON
Closed
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Job Details:
In-person
Part-time
Experienced
Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.3 FTE)
Program Name: Marigold Hospice
Work Schedule: Days, Evening, Weekends
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. Job Summary: Our part-time Home Helper position is responsible for housekeeping duties in the brand new Marigold Residence Hospice, located in Newcastle. Key Responsibilities:
Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.3 FTE)
Program Name: Marigold Hospice
Work Schedule: Days, Evening, Weekends
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. Job Summary: Our part-time Home Helper position is responsible for housekeeping duties in the brand new Marigold Residence Hospice, located in Newcastle. 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 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 Values
- Engages frequently with the Clients, Client's 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 preferred.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
Competition Number:
43492
Company Website:
http://von.ca
