In-Home Making - Home Care Worker

Musqueam; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Musqueam offers an In-Homemaker position, promoting independence and wellness for clients. This role involves assisting with daily activities and maintaining homes, particularly for elders and individuals facing mobility challenges. Applicants should possess relevant certifications, rich knowledge of the local culture, and a strong commitment to client support.

Benefits

Training and career development

Community fitness and gym access

Comprehensive group benefits plan

Pension plan

Free onsite gym and class access

Qualifications

• Knowledge of geriatric and mobility issues.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with daily living activities.
• Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain healthy environments.
• Reports client concerns to management.

Skills

Tact

Judgement

Time Management

Communication

Client Confidentiality

Education

Grade 10

Provincial Home Support Certificate

Basic First Aid Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

Monday, May 26, 2025

About Musqueam

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca

Position Summary:

The In-Homemaker assists clients with the activities of daily living to promote maximum independence and wellness . This involves doing assigned housekeeping duties and home management activities , including light meal preparations , and performs duties in accordance with client planning, policies and procedures of in home care assistance for Musqueam elders and people with mobility challenges .

This position reports all administrative issues and needs to the Social Development Officer. This position reports all other employment or client-centred concerns or needs to the Social Development Manager .

• Assists individuals and families in establishing and maintaining self-sufficiency and independence by following their established care plan ;
• Provides personal assistance as outlined in the Social Development Department's personal assistance guidelines ;
• Performs housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, laundry , vacuuming, mopping , and sweeping, and light meal preparation, in order to maintain efficient upkeep and healthy living environment standards in the home;
• Observes client behaviour, and reports changes or concerns to the Social Development Manager;
• Observes the behaviour , appearance and condition of clients and their household

members , in order to maintain safe and supportive care of those clients in their own home - and reports any changes to the Social Development Manager.

• Must maintain a strict confidentiality of client information gained as a result of the employment relationship. Exchange of any client or community information cannot occur without the authorization of the Social Development Manager;
• Maintains current knowledge of and complies with all In-Home Care policies and procedures within the Social Development department;
• Works as a team member with professional staff;
• Attends in-service and staff development meetings as required; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Qualifications

• Grade 10, plus Provincial Home Support Certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and life experience.
• Knowledge and experience of similar program delivery in the context of Musqueam or First Nations culture and history.
• Knowledge of geriatric and mobility issues and behaviour.
• Ability to use tact and good judgement in dealing with sensitive and complex client issues and health needs;
• Ability to deal with clients and colleagues effectively and respectfully;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to organize work effectively using time management skills to complete shift tasks on time;
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job;
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality;
• Ability to operate related equipment and supplies for the job;
• Successful Criminal Records Check;
• Basic First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain); and
• WHMIS Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in client home, and necessary supplies gathered in identified shared office space/storage space in Musqueam
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is an asset - or must have ability to walk to client homes to arrive for scheduled work.

Why work for Musqueam?

Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band. We provide a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused, including:

• Training and career development
• Business casual environment
• Community fitness and gym access
• Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
• Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.