Job Description

ST. JOHN'S - MOUNT PEARL - PARADISE - CBS - GOULDS To provide personal and practical care services for people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities To assist clients with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and toileting when necessary To assist clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; and assist clients in the use of aids and personal equipment To help promote mental and physical activity To make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and emptying commodes To launder client?s clothing To set and serve meals; feed clients if required and assist those in need; prepare meals and wash up; tidy and clear away To conform to all policies, procedures and guidelines To be available for work To carry out accurately & competently, any instructions from the agency, adhering to the service plan of each client To actively talk and listen to the client, allowing for personal choice in their own home To ensure all home visits are as scheduled and that timesheets are signed by all clients; verifying hours of service provided To return all relevant paperwork to the office where deemed necessary by the agency To document clearly and concisely as per agency policy To work only within agency policy regarding the handling of clients? finances, ensuring accurate documentation and receipting of any transactions To ensure full compliance with infection control procedures following the agency?s policy To report and record any accident or incident which may occur ? no matter how minor To report back to the agency any aspect of the client?s care that you feel is concerning To report immediately to management any noticeable changes in health, behavior or circumstances of clients; maintaining the client?s right to privacy and confidentiality To follow service care plans for each client as prescribed by the client?s case manager To be aware of tasks and activities that MUST NOT be completed as part of care duties. Only when delegation of function is completed with a Registered Nurse, a worker is permitted to nursing functions. Otherwise it is strictly prohibited To advise supervisors and / or managers of any perceived problems or difficulties experienced in relation to home support services To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required To participate in training and regular in-service training To make yourself available so that your work may be monitored. A performance appraisal will be completed yearly *Valid Emergency First Aid Required *Clear Certificate Of Conduct With Vulnerable Sector Check Required Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $17.04-$17.73 per hour Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability