KSCS is seeking an experienced individual who is responsible to provide services to clients of HCCS on a flexible work schedule. Under the supervision of the Team Leader of Home Care and/or Assistant Team Leader of Home Care, the Home Health/Personal Care Aide is responsible to provide personal care to the clients of HCCS.
Department:

Family Services, Home and Community Care Services (HCCS)
Duration:

One (1) Year Contract with a 6-month probationary period
Salary:

Starting at $25.32/hour
Schedule:

Sporadic; must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Team Leader of Home Care and/or Assistant Team Leader of Home Care, the Home Health/Personal Care Aide is responsible to provide personal care to the clients of HCCS.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• D.E.P. in Homecare and Family and Social Assistance Training or equivalent.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Good interpersonal skills (works well with others).
• Knowledge of equipment pertaining to particular area is essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team setting.
• Must be familiar with customs, traditions and social issues of Kahnawà:ke Community.
• Experience in networking with other organizations and individuals.
• A valid drivers’ license and access to a vehicle is a requirement.
• Ability to do a fair amount of local travel/car trips.
• Ability to work flexible hours, some overtime, early evenings and weekends.
• Ability to deal with moderate to high stress.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides personal home care services:

• Provides personal and supportive care to clients.
• Provides medical assistance to clients.
• Under the supervision of the HCCS Nurse, administers daily medications at the TBEL, ILC and to clients at home (7 days per week).
• Assists client with bathroom needs.
• Provides specially authorized personal care.
• Prevents the spread of communicable disease.
• Provides household management and laundry.
• Provides for client nutritional intake.
• Organizes work according to client’s needs and assigned tasks.
• Delivers “Meals on Wheels” (lunch Tuesday, and Thursday and Supper Monday thru Friday).
• Escorts clients to doctor’s appointments.
• Provides transportation to and from clients home.
• Accompanies clients on errands i.e. bank, post, groceries.
• Provides and maintains a safe working environment for the client and Home Health Personal Care Aide.
• Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position

Provides assistance with Administrative Duties:

• Attends meetings/workshops/conferences relevant to area of employment.
• Participates in weekly team meetings and planning sessions.
• Submits expenses, timesheets, and client statistic forms to immediate Supervisor on a monthly basis.
• Participates in regular supervision session with the immediate Supervisor.
• Participates in the yearly performance appraisal process with the immediate Supervisor.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• To provide services in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the employment agreement, the personnel policies, standard operating practices and directives.
• To approach all client in a respectful way, with empathy and compassion.
• To assist clients with his/her daily needs in a professional and collaborative manner.
• To provide efficient household duties.
• To deal with people from all walks of life and from outside agencies.
• To maintain confidentiality practices.