Job Description

Location: Waterford HospitalHOMEMAKER (2 POSITIONS)
Mental Health and Addictions Program
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT Team)
Permanent, Full-Time
23798POS, 23799POSHours 75 bi-weekly (8 and 12 hour shift work; days, evenings, weekends)
Salary CG 23 ($21.63 - $23.77)
Competition Number 2024001798
Posted Date 15 March 2024
Closing Date 22 March 2024About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.caJob Summary
As part of the ACT Team, this position provides direct home support and community access to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. This position provides a full range of services including assisting clients with life skills (cooking, shopping, money management, housekeeping, making and attending appointments). They will encourage personal care and assist with medication compliance. The homemaker will be responsible for observing for changes in health status and reporting same to the ACT Team. They will encourage and accompany clients in leisure and recreational activities or community events. They will also advocate on behalf of clients for resources as well as provide emotional support.Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed to):
Occasionally lifts and moves objects less than 10 lbs.
Regularly drives to and from clients residence, and drive clients to various locations.
Regularly sit at a desk and use the computer.
Visual concentration is required for physical changes or abnormal behaviour in clients and auditory concentration is required for communication purposes. Other sensory demands include smell (to detect illegal substances, alcohol, or personal hygiene issues).
Working with clients with mental health issues can require higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness for the health and safety of others.
Often times, there are time pressures, deadlines, interruptions and lack of control over the pace of work.
Exact results and precision is required when documenting information on client\'s progress to ensure that an accurate record of daily activities and/or incidents is reflected.Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Post-secondary education in Mental Health is required.
Experience working with clients/patients/residents with severe and persistent mental illness is required; this would include a demonstrated ability to support people with activities of daily living.
BLS Certification is required.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver\'s License and the use of a personal vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.caUpon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediatelyTo become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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