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home support worker

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Employer details Compassion Homecare

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*Duties and Responsibilities:?* * Reports to Office Manager and/or Service Coordinator (and/or Nursing Supervisor)? * Perform work for the care and comfort of clients including but not limited to bathing, feeding, toileting, cooking, etc. As outlined in the Client's plan of care? * Attends to the personal hygiene needs of clients when required? * This includes but not limited to: Bathing (assistance or full care), toileting (assistance or full care), Hair care, teeth and mouth care, applying ointments, etc.? * Preparing and helping with meals as required? * Maintains a standard of hygiene for the client's surroundings by preforming light housekeeping duties? * Observe any unusual behavior and report it to the supervisor? * Report any changes of client's medical condition, admissions to hospital, and any changes in medication? * Report accidents/incidents/hazards for clients/employees to ensure a safe work environment? * Adheres to working alone policies using the clock in and out procedures? * Completes all documentation for client's care including the client care flow sheets, caregiver notes, etc. Promptly (Either paper copy or through AlayaCare)? * Willingness to go with clients if needed to appointments or outings? * Attends/ completes all in-services? * Participates in mandatory performance appraisal reviews (annually)? * Performs nursing tasks only when authorized and under direction/supervision of company supervising registered Nurse? *Prospective employees shall be screened by providing:* * Current / Satisfactory Letter of Conduct with vulnerability check (within 6 (six) months of date hired). A new letter of conduct with vulnerability check will be required every 3 years as per government regulations. * Three (3) telephone references, with at least two (2) previous employers. No personal references (No family or friends). Can use volunteer experience as a reference. * Resume or application highlighting education qualification and or experiences. *Areas in Need of Workers:* Clarenville *How to Apply:* If interested in becoming a Home Support Worker in any of these areas, please apply via indeed or send an email to: kperrier@compassionhomecare.ca or jmccarthy@compassionhomecare.ca Job Type: Casual Pay: From $18.75 per hour Work Location: In person