homemaker
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September 13, 2024
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Community Care Durham
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*Homemaker, Assisted Living Services*
*(Casual Elect to Work)*
At Community Care Durham, coordinated networks of volunteers and inter-professional staff, working out of integrated community hubs and other locations, strive to enrich the well-being and quality of life for people who choose to live at home. As the largest community support services agency in Durham Region, CCD collaborates with its partners and the broader community to address community issues and support local citizens to achieve their goals to live independently.
We are looking for Homemakers to work within our Assisted Living Services program. The Assisted Living Servies program assists seniors with complex needs to remain in their own homes with suitable supports. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Homemaker provides housekeeping assistance required to clients, while ensuring the safety of the client?s environment. The Homemaker also provides engagement in activities, conversation, friendship, and social activities to clients and respite services for families and caregivers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing companionship and support as defined within the client?s service plan which may include:
* Social interaction (i.e., escorted walks, puzzles, games, reading, etc.)
* Family and caregivers support through regular updates and client security checks
* Home safety to minimize risk of slips, trips and falls, as well as sanitation through the maintaining clean living areas (i.e., bathroom sanitization, sweeping and washing floors as needed, bed and linen changes, dish washing, dusting, laundry assistance, etc.)
* Reports on environmental safety issues (i.e., client equipment requiring service, etc.)
* Completing and reporting ?Safety Assessments? on potential client risk
* Perform other related duties as required under client service plan
*Qualifications required:*
* Post-secondary education in related community support and/health care field is an asset (i.e., Social Service Worker, Development Service Worker, etc.)
* Related experience is an asset (i.e., community supports services, homecare, or health care facility, etc.)
* Sound knowledge of health and safety practices, consumer products and personal protective equipment and WHMIS within specific environments
* Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
* Sensitivity to the needs of adults and persons with disabilities, including challenges in cognition
* Physical ability sufficient to accomplish cleaning, vacuuming and associated furniture moving (for cleaning) activities
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond with a sense of urgency when required
* Current Standard/Emergency First Aid with Level C CPR
* Driver?s class G or G2 License, a vehicle and the ability and willingness to drive within Durham Region
* Clear driver?s abstract
* Current immunization record (TB test completed within the past 12 months) is required upon hire
* Adherence to COVID-19 safety practices
* Must work in a safe manner and promote the health and safety of all staff, volunteers, clients and the community as outlined within CCD policies
*Compensation: *$21.89 per hour plus the $3 wage enhancement; with 4% vacation pay
*Please apply in writing referencing posting #2024-91 outlining qualifications and experience by 4pm on Friday, September 20th, 2024, to*
*Human Resources, Community Care Durham email: careers@communitycaredurham.on.ca *
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $16.55-$45.93 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
* Do you have access to a licensed, reliable and insured vehicle?
* Are you willing to travel throughout the Durham Region?
Licence/Certification:
* Ontario Drivers G or G2 License (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-09-20
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LocationWhitby, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Casual employment
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9446135748
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