Transition Home Support Student

Canadian Red Cross; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to helping communities in need as a Transition Home Support Student. In this temporary full-time role, you will provide essential support to seniors during their transition from hospital to home, ensuring their comfort and safety. Your excellent interpersonal and organizational skills will be key in assisting clients, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating referrals to community services. This position not only offers valuable experience in a meaningful field but also contributes to the well-being of vulnerable individuals. If you're proactive and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to document information accurately.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to seniors during hospital discharge.
• Conduct basic home management duties and risk analysis.
• Assist the Program Manager with statistics and reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Transition Home Support Student

Employee Working Location: In person - Timmins ON

Employment Status: Temporary Full-time (2 Months - Summer Student)

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is an inspirational not-for-profit organization that helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need, supporting them in strengthening their resilience. As one of Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will:

1. Provide support to seniors during hospital discharge.
2. Support clients during the transition from hospital to home in accordance with the established service plan.
3. Complete basic errands for service participants as required.
4. Conduct basic home management duties.
5. Complete risk analysis of home using standardized Risk Assessment tools.
6. Facilitate engagement of service participants and caregivers.
7. Facilitate referrals to Community Support Services.
8. Handle and store hazardous products safely.
9. Maintain the comfort and safety of the service participants' immediate environment.
10. Identify and report any unsafe or hazardous equipment or situations to the Program Manager.
11. Take measures to ensure personal safety and to protect the health and safety of service participants.
12. Observe and report any concerns related to the service participant and/or their environment to the Program Manager.
13. Provide companionship to service participants during transition home.
14. Assist the Program Manager with statistics and reports as needed.

What we are looking for:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to accurately document and record information.
2. Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
3. Proven organizational abilities with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to manage and interpret complex information.
4. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
5. A proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
6. Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.

Working conditions:

1. Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
2. Have a valid Social Insurance Number.
3. Valid Driver's license.
4. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform responsibilities in English, as we work with and support diverse communities.
5. Eligibility to work in Canada: Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada; those not citizens or permanent residents are encouraged to review their visa status.
6. If selected, you will need to complete a pre-employment screening, including an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) and driver's abstract.