Home Helper – Generic

Employment Services Elgin; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Home Helper to provide homemaking services. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal preparation, and companionship for clients. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience working with seniors. A valid driver's license and First Aid/CPR certification are preferred. This role aims to support individuals in achieving independence and well-being.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience working with seniors and persons with disabilities.
• Household management or professional customer service experience preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping for clients in their home.
• Provide companionship and conversation to clients.
• Adhere to VON standards for conduct and behavior.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good assessment skills

Awareness of community resources

Ability to take direction

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to learn and navigate technology

Education

High school graduate

Post-Secondary school education

Experience with seniors and persons with disabilities

Job description

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 medication reminders and appointment reminders, if applicable.
• Observes and notifies the coordinator or supervisor of any changes to the individual’s/family’s home, physical and emotional needs.
• Adheres to the VON standards for conduct and behavior and upholds VON’s Core Values.

Common 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, and their circle of care on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.

Qualifications

Education, Designations and Experience:

• High school graduate.
• 2-3 years’ experience working with seniors and person with disability.
• Post-Secondary school education preferred.
• 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.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is 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.
• Ability to learn and/or navigate technology.

Other:

• Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Willingness to travel regularly 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.
• Completion of Health assessment and TB testing.

Driver's License + First Aid/CPR + Experence