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. This is a Permanent Part-Time position.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provides personal care to clients including bathing, toileting, dressing, oral hygiene, and hair care
- Performs simple treatments, including non-sterile 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Secondary School completion and a Home Care Support Worker certificate from a recognized educational institution, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Must be registered with the BC Care Aide Registry
- Valid First Aid Certificate, covering infants and adults
- Valid CPR Level 1 Certificate, covering infants and adults
- 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 behavior
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Successful Vulnerable Sector Screening and Criminal Record Check
Working Conditions
- Work is mostly performed in the client's home
Why work for Musqueam?
Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band. Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.
- Competitive salary
- Training and career development
- Business casual environment
- Community fitness and gym access
- Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
- Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.
Home Care Attendant in Vancouver employer: Musqueam Indian Band
Musqueam offers a unique opportunity to work within a vibrant First Nations community, where the values of tradition and cultural heritage are at the forefront. As an Executive Assistant to Health, you will thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes employee growth through training and career development, while enjoying a business casual atmosphere and access to community fitness facilities. Located in a central area with free parking and proximity to nature trails, shops, and restaurants, Musqueam is committed to fostering a member-focused government that values initiative and dedication.
