Musqueam Casual Home Care Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Musqueam Indian Band

Musqueam Indian Band

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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About Musqueam

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.

Duties:

Provides personal care to clients including bathing, toileting, dressing, oral hygiene, and hair care
Performs simple treatments, including nonsterile 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
Performs other related duties as required

Job Knowledge & 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
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

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