Home Helper (RPT 0.5)

VON Canada; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Home Helper to provide essential homemaking services to individuals and families. This role encompasses light housekeeping, meal preparation, and companionship, ensuring clients achieve optimal independence and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to quality care. Join a team that values compassion and community support, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation for clients.
• Provide companionship and assist with medication reminders.
• Communicate with the health care team regarding client needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Community Resource Awareness

Ability to Work Independently

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Graduate

Post-Secondary Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Personal Support Worker Certification

Job description

Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE)
Program Name: Homemaking
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 37.5
Work Schedule: Days
On Call: No

Job Summary:

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 well-being.

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 stabilization and assistance with walking.
• 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 required.
• Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide certification an asset.
• 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:

• Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance
• 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)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

About the company

VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) is Canada's largest, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization. Support us today! www.GiveToVON.ca