Homemaker (Casual/on call)

Position Summary

The Homemaker is responsible for providing home management tasks for the clientele of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ's Home and Community Care Program, which includes home management tasks, reporting of unsafe conditions in the home of clients, and basic food preparation.

Primary/Core Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government policies, standards, practices and procedures, as directed by the Manager, Social Services.

Homemaking

• As per the Personal Care Plans of the clients, performs home management tasks including: cleaning bathrooms, client bedrooms dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry and cleaning of appliances.
• Observes client behavior and appearance as well as observing the home environment. Reports unsafe conditions, changes in the client's physical or mental behavior to the Community Wellness Coordinator.
• Demonstrates respect and kindness to clients and their families.  Works to protect the rights and support the dignity and self-worth of clients.
• Assists self-directing clients with meal preparation.
• Completes activity sheets and timesheets neatly and accurately by following the plan of care
• Submits activity sheets on a weekly basis.

Community Kitchen

• Assists community kitchen staff with meal preparation, set-up and clean up
• Deliver meals to the community

Health & Safety

• Follows safe work procedures when performing cleaning, home management and food preparation tasks.
• Ensures safety of self and client.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in the performance of the position, and as assigned by the Manager of Social Services

Qualifications

Training, Education and Experience

• Grade 10 education, grade 12 is preferred.
• Experience in home management tasks and working with the elderly.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• WHMIS certification.
• Food Safe certification.
• Up-to-date immunizations and clear TB Test.
• Current Class 5 BC Driver's Licence and own means of transportation.
• Satisfactory criminal records check (vulnerable sector).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Enjoys working with individuals and families and contributing to their health and wellness.
• Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic writing skills and ability to complete weekly reports.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and understanding. Able to build caring relationships with a variety of age groups built on trust.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent client service skills. Friendly, positive, responsive, professional and helpful.
• Ability to exercise and model a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Able to work independently as well as working within a collaborative team framework.
• Basic computer skills to check email and complete basic reports.
• Genuine respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditions, culture and protocols.

 Working Conditions

• Work is performed in client's homes. Frequent bending, kneeling, standing, stooping and lifting is required. Works with household cleaning products. Works with food preparation/kitchen equipment and appliances.