HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AIDE - Waswanipi, Canada - Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB)

Description

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person in a home, residence, group home or other facility of similar nature, who is responsible for a range of tasks aimed at supporting the user and his family or at compensating for his disabilities in performing daily activities or domestic tasks. Must also work at promoting the user's integration and socialization in individual and community activities.

In the performance of his duties, the health and social services aide sees to users' hygiene, well being and comfort and meets their general needs. Installs certain devices and provides specific care for which he has been trained. Also prepares meals and performs domestic tasks.

Reports his observations on the needs of the users' and his family to the persons in charge and to team members. In collaboration with other workers, contributes to identifying the needs of the user, developing a service or intervention plan and implementing such plan.

Education and Experience: * High School Diploma.
Or* DEP in Homecare.* No specific experience.

Alternative Profile:

• No specific diploma and;
• Three (3) to four (4) years of related experience.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to write short reports;
• Excellent listening and communication skills;
• Sense of accountability, resourcefulness and vigilance;
• Capacity to establish interpersonal relations;
• Capacity to work in a multi disciplinary team;
• Must possess organizational skills and keen sense of observation.

Language:

• Fluent in Cree and English;
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Other:

• Valid driver's permit class 4B meeting the standards of the Société d'assurance automobile du Québec and the Ministère des Transports du Québec.
• Excellent driving record: Driving Record Request (SAAQ clic online Services - Citizens).