Home Helper, Hospice Services - Part-time 0.3

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

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a part-time Home Helper in Ontario. This role involves housekeeping duties in a hospice setting, including cleaning and preparing meals, as well as providing companionship to clients. Candidates should have experience with seniors and possess excellent communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working with children, seniors, or persons with disability.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Experience with professional cleaning services is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping for clients including dusting and cleaning.
• Prepare meals and provide companionship.
• Observe and evaluate the individual/family care plan.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good assessment skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school graduate

Post-Secondary school education

Job description

Overview

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 of experience working with children, seniors and persons 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.