Description Requisition Details:
Job Summary: Key Responsibilities:
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Performs light housekeeping for clients in their home including (but not limited to) dusting, cleaning kitchen/bathroom, vacuuming, mopping floors, laundry, and errand service.
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Prepares meals and completes the environmental risk assessments.
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Provides companionship and conversation to the clients.
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Observes and evaluates the individual's/family's home, personal situation and client/family care plan.
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Contributes to the development (with the help of the Coordinator) of the care plan.
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Communicates verbally with appropriate members of the health team regarding the management of the client's/family's homemaking, physical, and emotional needs.
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Adheres to the VON standards for conduct and behavior and upholds VON's Core Values
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Engages frequently with the Clients, Client's family members and Home Support Coordinator on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.
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High school graduate.
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Post-Secondary school education preferred.
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Current CPR and First Aid certification is required..
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2-3 years' experience working with children, seniors and person with disability.
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Household management or professional customer service experience preferred.
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Experience working for a professional cleaning services organization preferred.
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Experience working with people from different social and economic environments preferred.
Skill Requirements:
- 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.
Other:
- Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
- Willingness to travel regularly during the day as well as periodically overnight(s) 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.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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