WFCSS - Employment Opportunity
TITLE: Home Support Worker I
START DATE: TBD
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Casual
APPLY TO: wfcssinfo@gmail.com – please include your resume in word or PDF format. Only applicants considered will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Home Support Administrator, the Home Support Worker at level I may provide assistance to families or individuals during times of illness, stress or disability. The position will require tact, tolerance and good judgment in dealing with a wide variety of people and home situations.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
1. Provide Supportive Care to Clients
Establish an effective working relationship with client/family
Demonstrate respect for client’s feelings, need for confidentiality, privacy, routine and lifestyle when providing services
2. Provide household management
Routine housekeeping duties (vacuum, dust, wash floors, clean bathrooms, change beds)
Heavier housekeeping duties as required (seasonal cleaning of walls, windows, cupboards; cleaning of fridge, stove; etc.). Duties will not exceed use of a 6 foot step ladder.
Laundry assistance as required (launder, iron)
Maintains a safe and sanitary environment
3. Provide meal preparation and shopping
Assist with shopping as required (ie, groceries, prescriptions, etc)
Collect mail
Assist with simple basic food preparation and planning (eg. Chopping food items)
4. Prevent the spread of communicable disease
Follow communicable disease protocol for universal precautions if handling blood and body fluids (ie soiled clothing or linens)
5. Organize work according to client’s needs and assigned tasks
Plan authorized care with clients
Prioritize assigned tasks
Complete work assignment in time provided
6. Maintain accountability
Adhere to schedule as assigned
Observe and report significant changes in client situations to Administrator
Report concerns in performance of tasks to Administrator
Maintain client confidentiality
Complete and submit timesheets and mileage reports within expected timelines
Complete and submit Incident Reports accurately and in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Previous experience working with the elderly or infirm in a community setting is preferred.
Experience in the tasks of light household maintenance, laundry, and meal preparation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to provide supportive care in a manner that considers each individual’s need for comfort, privacy, and respect.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and coworkers, both orally and in writing.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks in allotted time
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Current certification in basic first aid
NOTE: Home Support Worker I is NOT expected to:
Do household repairs
Provide child care
Provide respite care or palliative care
Perform personal care or provide assistance with activities of daily living
Provide ongoing meal preparation for client
TITLE: Home Support Worker I
START DATE: TBD
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Casual
APPLY TO: wfcssinfo@gmail.com – please include your resume in word or PDF format. Only applicants considered will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Home Support Administrator, the Home Support Worker at level I may provide assistance to families or individuals during times of illness, stress or disability. The position will require tact, tolerance and good judgment in dealing with a wide variety of people and home situations.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
1. Provide Supportive Care to Clients
Establish an effective working relationship with client/family
Demonstrate respect for client’s feelings, need for confidentiality, privacy, routine and lifestyle when providing services
2. Provide household management
Routine housekeeping duties (vacuum, dust, wash floors, clean bathrooms, change beds)
Heavier housekeeping duties as required (seasonal cleaning of walls, windows, cupboards; cleaning of fridge, stove; etc.). Duties will not exceed use of a 6 foot step ladder.
Laundry assistance as required (launder, iron)
Maintains a safe and sanitary environment
3. Provide meal preparation and shopping
Assist with shopping as required (ie, groceries, prescriptions, etc)
Collect mail
Assist with simple basic food preparation and planning (eg. Chopping food items)
4. Prevent the spread of communicable disease
Follow communicable disease protocol for universal precautions if handling blood and body fluids (ie soiled clothing or linens)
5. Organize work according to client’s needs and assigned tasks
Plan authorized care with clients
Prioritize assigned tasks
Complete work assignment in time provided
6. Maintain accountability
Adhere to schedule as assigned
Observe and report significant changes in client situations to Administrator
Report concerns in performance of tasks to Administrator
Maintain client confidentiality
Complete and submit timesheets and mileage reports within expected timelines
Complete and submit Incident Reports accurately and in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Previous experience working with the elderly or infirm in a community setting is preferred.
Experience in the tasks of light household maintenance, laundry, and meal preparation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to provide supportive care in a manner that considers each individual’s need for comfort, privacy, and respect.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and coworkers, both orally and in writing.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks in allotted time
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Current certification in basic first aid
NOTE: Home Support Worker I is NOT expected to:
Do household repairs
Provide child care
Provide respite care or palliative care
Perform personal care or provide assistance with activities of daily living
Provide ongoing meal preparation for client