Homemaker

Department: Health Services - Wellness Centre

Classification/Level: Community Services (CS-1)

Employment Status: On-Call/Supply or Term

Reporting Relationship

The Homemaker will work under the supervision of the Home Care Program Manager.

Position Summary

Homemakers will provide service to clients of the Home Care Program who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of aging, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Homemaking may include housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation and transportation. Homemakers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant policies and industry standards.

Essential Functions

This includes but is not limited to:

• Routine housekeeping activities that assist in maintaining a clean and tidy living environment for clients; thoroughly cleans and sanitizes kitchen appliances, kitchen cupboards, washes dishes, cleans bathroom and all floorings, vacuums as necessary and takes out the trash
• Monitor operation of household appliances and notes and report any items requiring repair
• Does light laundry or takes laundry to Laundromat and regularly changes bed linens
• Efficiently maintain accurate and timely reports for effective file management
• Detect and report immediately any noticeable changes to clients’ health
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to all clients
• Provide companionship, friendship, and emotional support.
• Participate at Team meetings by providing input and making suggestions.
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Monitor supplies and resources.
• Follow the written care plan.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
• Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Make decisions and solve problems.

Qualifications

At least two (2) years related work experience

Experience working with the elderly is a strong asset

Valid First Aid/CPR Certification

Other

Valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

Able to work shift work and flexible hours

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Knowledge of the Ojibwe culture and traditions

Fluency in the Ojibwe language is a strong asset or the willingness to learn

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of home management skills
• Knowledge of principles and process for providing client and personal services, including determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction

Required Skills/Abilities:

• The ability to be aware of other people's reactions and understand why they act as they do
• The ability to establish and maintain connections
• The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions
• The ability to understand written and oral instructions
• The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
• The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work-related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications by applying to this posting or to:

Homemaker
employment@mchigeeng.ca
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)