Home Support Worker Casual

Tla’amin Nation•Powell River, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tla’amin Nation is seeking to fill two casual Home Support Worker positions. The successful applicant will work in accordance with the BCGEU Collective Agreement and Tla’amin Health policies and procedures. This role involves providing home support and personal care to clients, ensuring their social, spiritual health, and well-being are met. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily living activities, maintaining confidentiality, acting as a liaison for the Home & Community Care program, and accurately documenting client information and daily tasks. The position may require working outside normal office hours and transporting clients as per their care plan.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program
Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
Acceptable Criminal Record check, vulnerable sector screening
Class 5 Driver’s License +clean drivers abstract
CPR-C certification
Current Food Safe certification
Knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness practices in Tla’amin
Good organization and time management skills
Knowledge of client documentation
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Ability to prioritize and organize work
All employees working for Tla’amin Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Tla’amin policies, standards, practices and procedures as directed by the Home and Community Care Coordinator.
Maintains confidentiality as required pertaining to members, clients, employees and general matters of the Nation.
Implements home support and personal care for clients as directed
Works to ensure the social, spiritual health and well-being are met for all clients
Assists clients with activities of daily living
Maintains strict confidentiality as required pertaining to clients and their families
Acts as a liaison for individuals in the Home & Community Care program
Maintains accurate records of daily tasks, routine, and clients served
Complete daily EMR charting of client information
May be required to work outside normal office hours
Transport and assists client(s) according to care plan
Performs other duties as required