EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Homemaker

Sagamok Home and Community Care Services

Job Summary:

Homemakers function as members of an interdisciplinary team under the direction of the Director of LTC and within the scope of practice for Homemakers. The work is done in client homes and the Elders Eagle Lodge where Homemakers may encounter infectious conditions and be subjected to unpleasant sights, sounds, and odors. Homemakers will be required to drive in winter conditions and make visits during poor weather. They may be subjected to stress from dealing with clients and families in distress, difficult people, and situations.

Physical Demands: Consistent use of proper body mechanics in carrying out directives and other activities. Required to lift objects up to 50 pounds or push residents/clients up to 300 lbs. in wheelchairs. Required to stand for long periods of time without relief; bending, walking, pushing, pulling, holding, stretching, twisting, and turning are also required.

The position carries no specific management authority or responsibilities. The incumbent will be responsible to use corporate fiscal resources at his/her disposal in a responsible manner.

This position is subject to Sagamok Anishnawbek personnel and administrative policies; relevant Community Wellness Department policies and procedures, Long Term Care and Home and Community Care policies and procedures; and relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications/Terms & Conditions:

1. Grade 12 Diploma.
2. Minimum of one year of experience in working with the public.
3. Minimum of one year of experience in working with the Elderly and Disabled.
4. Previous experience within a hospital or seniors/extended care environment will be an asset.
5. Certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
6. Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
7. Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and Confidentiality.
8. Provide up-to-date immunization records.
9. Able to complete repetitive tasks, lift 50 pounds.
10. Able to work within a team environment.
11. Willing and able to model healthy behaviour and habits.
12. Incumbent is subject to six months' probation.
13. Preference will be given to a member or resident of Sagamok
14. Sign and maintain an annual oath of
15. Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and
16. Must provide a criminal record check prior to commencing

Interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter, resume, photocopies of certificates/diploma/degree from a post-secondary institution, and have three references (preferably 3 recent employment references from a direct supervisor/manager or 2 recent employment references from a direct supervisor/manager and one [1] character reference) readily available upon request:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (in one document) to:

Attn: Human Resources

Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0

By: Until Filled.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Aboriginal people.