- Junior
- Office in Haldimand
Requisition Details:
Program Name: Community Support Programs
Work Schedule: Days
Union/Bargaining Unit: CLAC
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
- 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 medication reminders and appointment reminders, if applicable.
- Observes and notifies the coordinator or supervisor of any changes to the individual's/family's home, physical and emotional needs.
- Adheres to the VON standards for conduct and behavior and upholds VON's Core Values.
- Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider.
- Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
- Abides by all VON policies and work practices.
- Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.
- Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.
- Engages frequently with the Clients, and their circle of care on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.
- High school graduate.
- 2-3 years’ experience working with seniors and person with disability.
- Post-Secondary school education preferred.
- 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.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
- 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.
- Ability to learn and/or navigate technology.
- Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
- Willingness to travel regularly 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.
- Completion of Health assessment and TB testing.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)