Musqueam Home Care Attendant Casual

Musqueam Indian Band; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization seeks a dedicated Home Care Attendant to support clients in their daily activities. In this rewarding role, you will assist with personal care, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe living environment for clients. The position emphasizes the importance of effective communication, confidentiality, and a compassionate approach to care. Join a team that values training and career development in a supportive, drug-free environment, and enjoy benefits that enhance your well-being and professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals within the community.

Benefits

Training and Career Development

Drug and Alcohol-Free Environment

Business Casual Environment

Community Fitness and Gym Access

Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan

Pension Plan

Free Parking

Onsite Gym Access

Close to Nature Trails

Access to Shops and Services

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School and Home Care Support Worker Certificate required.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Level 1 Certificates are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities to promote independence.
• Provide personal care and maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Physical Ability

Understanding of Geriatric Issues

Confidentiality

Education

Secondary School Completion

Home Care Support Worker Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Level 1 Certificate

Tools

Home Care Equipment

Job description

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 Home Care Attendant assists clients with the activities of daily living to promote maximum independence; provides personal care and performs housekeeping and home management activities.

• Provides personal care to clients including bathing, toileting, dressing, oral hygiene, and hair care;
• Supervises, monitors and reminds client of daily activities, including assisting with medication as ordered; records medication and treatment in communication book;
• Observes the behaviour, appearance and condition of the client/family, and reports changes to the Home Care Nurse/Supervisor, in order to maintain safe and supportive care of the client in his/her own home;
• Assists with the preparation of healthy meals; encourages and assists the client to eat where required;
• Performs lifts and transfers;
• Assists the client to maintain a healthy environment in the home, i.e. cleanliness and safety, where required;
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information gained during the course of duties;
• Provides written reports as required;
• Attends training and development, and staff meetings as required;
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill and knowledge usually attained by successful completion of Secondary School, and a certificate as Home Care Support Worker from a recognized educational facility or an equivalent combination of skill, knowledge and experience;
• Home Care Support Worker Certificate;
• Valid First Aid Certificate, covering infants and adults;
• Valid CPR Level 1 Certificate, covering infants and adults;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to organize work effectively using time management skills;
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job;
• Understanding of geriatric issues and behaviour;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
• Ability to operate related equipment;
• Successful Criminal Record Check.

Working Conditions:

• Work is mostly performed in the client’s home.

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. Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.

• Training and career development;
• Drug and alcohol-free environment;
• 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.