Full-time | Alert Bay

Home Support Worker – Level Two

JOB SUMMARY:  Reporting to the Home Care Nurse, the Home Support Worker – Level Two, assists community members to live independently and safely in their own homes and community while enjoying the highest quality of life possible.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Provides personal care services under the supervision of the Home Care Nurse
• Performs delegated and client specific health care tasks
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living  
• Provides information and education to clients and family members regarding home management and housekeeping techniques to assist the client and family with self-care
• Accompanies clients to community events where appropriate
  • Assists clients in making and keeping appointments with various health services
• Reports changes in the health status, behaviour or safety of living situation of clients
• Maintains and submits timely, accurate records of all services provided to clients
• Documents and records according to professional and legal obligations
• Participates in team meetings and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Other related duties as may be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12
• Certification in Home Support/Residential or Personal Care
• A minimum of one year of experience working directly with Elders in a residential or home care setting, preferably in a First Nations environment
• First Aid and Food Safe certification
• Must undergo a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

If this position interests you, please submit a covering letter and resumeto:        

humanresources@namgis.bc.ca, or

Human Resources, Namgis First Nation

    PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC, V0N 1A0

         Salary: $39,931-$46,337

                 Open till filled