Company: Couchiching First Nation

Term of Employment: Part-time (up to 30 hours) and Full-time (up to 75 hours) homemakers

Starting Wage: $17.00 hour (depending on qualifications/experience)

Hours of Work: Normal hours of work will be from 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; however, it may be necessary to schedule work on the occasional evening/weekend to accommodate client needs (no later than 8:00 p.m.) or during the weekend.

Job Position Overview:

Homemakers will provide homemaking services to our elderly/disabled community members. The care provided will assist family members in keeping the client safely and comfortably
at home for as long as possible.

Interested Individuals should:

Possess a valid First Aid and CPR certificate; however, we are willing to provide training/refresher;
Willingness to provide a current negative vulnerable sector check;
Must be able to communicate well, both written and verbal;
Be current with immunization; and,
Previous experience as homemakers or with clients, who are elderly, disabled or having chronic illnesses would be an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide assistance with nutrition (meal planning and preparation);
Provide light housekeeping;
Provide representation of the Health Centre (maintain a professional appearance and advocate for clients within the HCC program, adhere to the goals, vision and policies of the Health Centre.
All other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Be compassionate and creative;
Possess an awareness of community resources;
Be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, take direction well and work independently;
Work within the mandate of the Home and Community Care Program and to seek direction when appropriate.
Awareness of health issues specific to First Nations people, the elderly and those with disabilities.
Must be able to determine and maintain confidentiality of client information.

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