Home Helper, Hospice Services - Part-time 0.3

VON Canada; Clarington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Ontario is looking for a part-time Home Helper to perform light housekeeping duties, provide companionship, and assist clients in their homes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience working with diverse populations, and a passion for helping others. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a dynamic approach in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience working with children, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
• Experience with household management or professional customer service preferred.
• Experience working in professional cleaning services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping for clients.
• Prepare meals and complete environmental risk assessments.
• Provide companionship and medication reminders.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Community resources awareness

Education

High school graduate

Post-Secondary education preferred

Current CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

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

• 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

External and Internal Relationships

• Engages frequently with the Clients, Client’s 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 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.

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

• 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)

Working conditions and physical demands

This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.