EXPERIENCE:

• Two to three (2-3) years’ experience performing duties involving caring for others.
• Experience with household appliances.
• Experience purchasing/picking-up and delivering supplies.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Mature individual with a minimum grade 12 high school diploma; supplemented by completion of Certified Home Support or Resident Care Aide Certificate, or equivalent health related experience and vocational certificates.

SKILLS:

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with employees and the public.
• Organized and able to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills (written and oral); ability to listen to understand and ask questions for clarification.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use MS Office and Google Workspace™ applications.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively in groups.

The primary responsibilities of a Health Care Worker are to provide individualized basic health care services to patients/clients, including Elders and persons with functional limitations (i.e.: due to age, health, disability), or persons recuperating, to assist individuals with maximizing their level of functioning and independence so that they may continue to live in their homes. Working under the guidance and direction of the RN the work of this job includes providing individualized care and resources to clients by assisting them with activities of daily living (ADLs) ensuring safety, hygiene, and comfort. Health care is typically provided within the client’s residence and, as needed, this worker also provides escort duty services and transports clients between their residence and care facilities, providing appointment assistance. This employee works cooperatively with the client and his/her representatives, including delegated family members, and may also work with other service providers assigned to the client. A key element of success for this work is the development of knowledge and methods for the personal care needs of individual clients and establishing and maintaining client relationships with respect and compassion. Other important factors include the development of an awareness and knowledge of reference persons and materials to assist in addressing problems, challenges and issues; references also include written policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as schedules, day logs and check lists, and equipment manuals and reference handbooks, and WHMIS manual and data sheets. Other related duties as required.