Home Support Worker

Heart to Heart Senior Services; Kingston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de services seniors recherche un aide-soignant pour fournir un soutien à domicile non médical. Le poste inclut l'assistance à l'hygiène personnelle, à la mobilité, ainsi qu'un soutien émotionnel pour garantir la dignité et le bien-être des clients. Si vous êtes passionné par le soutien aux personnes âgées avec compassion et empathie, cette opportunité est pour vous.

Benefits

Soutien à la formation continue

Horaire flexible

Environnement de travail respectueux et inclusif

Qualifications

• Expérience en soutien ou soins à domicile est un plus.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et à respecter la dignité des clients.

Responsibilities

• Assistance avec l'hygiène personnelle et le ménage.
• Soutien à la mobilité et à la santé des clients.
• Compagnie et soutien social.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Service à la clientèle

Job description

To provide compassionate, non-medical home support services that prioritize individuals' dignity, comfort, and well-being while advocating for their needs with kindness and empathy.

Report to:

The management team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Care and Hygiene Support

• Assist with daily personal hygiene: Helping clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral care.
• Assist with mobility: Help clients move around the home or community, transfer from bed to chair, or assist with walking if needed.
• Support with incontinence care: Changing incontinence products or assisting with toileting needs.
• Medication reminders: Ensuring the client takes prescribed medications by prompting or assisting.

Household Assistance

• Light housekeeping: Vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, and tidying.
• Meal preparation and planning: Preparing nutritious meals according to the client's dietary needs or preferences.
• Laundry: Washing, folding, and putting away.
• Shopping and errands: Assisting with grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, and running other errands.

Companionship and Social Support

• Companionship: Engaging in conversations, playing games, or participating in hobbies to provide emotional support and prevent loneliness and cognitive decline.
• Accompanying appointments: Providing transportation or companionship to medical, therapy, or social appointments.
• Encouraging and maintaining social connections: Helping clients preserve relationships with family and friends and engage in social activities.

Health and Safety Monitoring

• Monitor health status: Observe and report any changes in the client's health, behavior, or physical condition.
• Assist with mobility aids: Ensuring the proper use of wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, or other mobility devices. Training is provided as needed.
• Ensure a safe living environment: Keeping the home free from safety hazards and ensuring the client is comfortable and secure.

Documenting and Reporting

• Maintain daily logs: Document the care provided, meals served, medication taken, and any changes in the client's condition after each shift.
• Report concerns: Notifying the management team of any concerns, incidents, or significant changes in the client's health or well-being.
• Submission of timesheets: Complete and submit weekly timesheets to account for hours worked, expenses (including receipts), and mileage incurred.

Emotional and Mental Health Support

• Provide emotional support: Listen to the client's concerns, offer encouragement, and create a safe space that provides security and comfort.
• Promote independence: To maintain a sense of independence, encourage the client to provide input in decisions that affect them and give them time to do so. Choice and control are essential for maintaining existing skills.
• Monitor mental health: Noticing signs of mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety and reporting them to management.