MUSQUEAM INDIAN BAND JOB DESCRIPTION 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.This position is currently full time. Roles & Responsibilities Provides personal care to clients including bathing, toileting, dressing, oral hygiene, and hair care; Performs simple treatments, including non-sterile dressing changes; 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; and 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. Competitive salary 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.
