Homemaker - Tofino, Canada - Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations

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Tofino, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation
1119 Pacific Rim Highway Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

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Homemaker

Job Title:

Homemaker Job Category:
Full-time permanent

Department/Group:
Health and Community Services Department #: 600

Location:
Private Residences Rate of pay: $22-$25/hour

Reports To:

Community Services Manager Position Type:
Hourly

Position Summary:

The Homemaker reports to the Community Services Manager and is responsible for providing home
making services for Elders/ Clients in the Esowista, Ty-Histanis, and Opitsaht Communities. A
homemaker encourages healthy support to clientele, and does require some physically demanding
tasks. A homemaker represents an important enhancement to Elder and Client care program in
coordination with the Home and Community Care worker. This position is occupied by a dynamic,
enthusiastic, and reliable individual committed to home services.

Culture Commitment
The Homemaker upholds the culture of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations by providing support services to
the Nation's members. This position strives to create a healthy and supportive community that values
and recognizes _huu-piits-tulth _(helping one another).

Duties and Responsibilities
Home Care Support
To provide professional homemaking services to pre-approved Nation members as directed by

the Manager of Community Services;
Maintain cleaning duties based on the evaluation provided by Tla-o-qui-aht CHS Dept. Duties may

include but are not limited to; vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dish washing, dusting, cleaning
and disinfecting the bathrooms, kitchen area, laundry and overall upkeep and tidying of the centre
and area.

Establishing and maintaining trusting and professional relationships with clients, as you will be
entering their home personal spaces to complete your assigned care plans.

Follow a cleaning schedule, based on the evaluation outlined in the client care plan.
To perform assigned duties and responsibilities with respect for client(s) privacy and

confidentiality; adapt to a variety of situations; and respect and accept different values and
standards of living.

To maintain a record of hours and duration of service for each client (s); record services provided
at each visit; report incidents; provide time sheets as per Nation Policy

Conduct all work in accordance with safety procedures.
All other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the _

- incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of _
- the position. _

Qualifications:

Education, training and certificates

High School Diploma
Valid Driver's License, with access to a vehicle.
Must have the ability to perform outlined cleaning tasks with minimum supervision.
Must possess physical ability to perform all cleaning/ janitorial tasks.

Work experience
One to three years' experience in a homemaking or home support environment / field.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes

Knowledge:

Aboriginal organization or community work

Skills and abilities**:

o Organizational skills, verbal communication skills, time management, interpersonal
skills, housekeeping skills

Attributes**:

o Confidentiality, professional conduct, sound judgement, tactful and respectful,

diplomacy, empathy, sympathy, customer-oriented, trust, integrity

Additional assets

Must possess a clear criminal record check for the vulnerable services sector.
Clear driver's abstract
Food Safe Certificate
First Aid Certificate

Work Conditions

Works onsite at patients personal housing units.
May be exposed to sensitive and confidential information
May be exposed to high-stress circumstances involving potentially volatile individuals.

Physical requirements

Good health, allowing one to perform physical tasks throughout the day, including bending, lifting,

carrying, walking.
Must be able to stand on feed for prolonged periods of time.
May be required to lift or carry heavy items over 20lbs.
Must be able to be mobile and visit personal housing locations that can only be accessed by stairs

or rough, uneven ground.

Travel requirements

Frequent travel by car or boat.

Submit your resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet these qualifications to:

Lis Kingsley, Human Resources Manager
or drop at the office in a sealed envelope at #1119-A Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino.