Holistic Home Care Coordinator - Grasmere, Canada - Yaq̓it ʔak·knuqⱡ̓i'it

Description

Holistic Elder Home Care Coordinator
Yaq̓it ʔa-knuqⱡi'it (Tobacco Plains Band) is a rural First Nations community located near
Grasmere BC in one of the most beautiful and natural parts of British Columbia. We have an exciting opportunity and are currently seeking a regular full time Holistic Elder Home Care Coordinator.


Duties include:

• Provides regular house keeping services for elders in accordance with an approved scheduled plan.
• Conducts welfare checks on elders on a regular basis ensuring they are safe, healthy and comfortable.
• May administer prescription medication or change bandages, gauzes or provide basic wound care.
• May provide personal care for clients in accordance with an approved care plan.
• Develops and coordinates elder social events including shopping trips, movies, swimming, cards, games, luncheons, workshops and other events designed to reduce isolation, enhance interest and interaction with others.
• Ensures elders have access to healthy meals. Plans menus, shops for groceries, cooks, and freezes meals for use by elders.
• Provides transportation to events, medical appointments, meetings shopping and other outings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a health care or home care role caring for elders is essential.
• LPN designation is an asset.
• Knowledge and ability to teach and provide use of traditional Indigenous protocol, traditional medicines, and Indigenous Healing methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a care team.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others.
• Compassionate, caring, good communication skills.
• Criminal records check including vulnerable sector.

Ktunaxa applicants.


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grasmere, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employerprovided relocation package (required)

Work Location:
One location