Personal Support Worker jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador

Coombs Compassionate Homecare Agency Inc.™

JOB DESCRIPTION: HOME SUPPORT WORKER

Description:

➢ Home Support Worker’s provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who needs assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, and/or other inflictions. Home care may include housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite.

➢ Home Support Worker’s are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency Policies and industry standards.

Responsibilities/Activities:

➢ Teach/Perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as bed changing/making, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen, bathroom and laundry.

➢ Perform/Assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money, in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the

➢ Assist with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified in the care plan.

➢ Escort to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.

➢ Provide companionship, friendship and emotional support but on a professional level.

➢ Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.

➢ Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.

➢ Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.

➢ Monitor supplies and resources.

➢ Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated.

➢ Follow the written care plan.

➢ Carry out duties as assigned by the Home Assessment Officer.

➢ Observe the client’s functioning and report to the Home Assessment officer.

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Home Support worker Job Description

➢ Complete and maintain records of daily activities and observations and direct hours of service.

➢ Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings.

➢ Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others

➢ Make decisions and solve problems.

➢ Communicate with management and co-workers.

➢ Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources.

Required Knowledge:

➢ Knowledge of home management skills.

➢ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction.

➢ Knowledge of the English language.

➢ Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, including First Aid and CPR.

➢ Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and competing forms.

Required Skills and Abilities:

➢ The ability to be aware of other people’s reactions and understand why they react as they do.

➢ The ability to establishing and maintain relationships.

➢ The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions.

➢ The ability to understand written and oral instructions.

➢ The ability to communicate information orally so others understand.

➢ The ability to communicate in writing so others understand.

➢ The ability to listen and understand the spoken word.

➢ The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

➢ The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong.

➢ The ability to suggest several ideas on a subject.

➢ The ability to perform activities that use the whole body.

➢ The ability to handle and move objects and people.

➢ The ability to provide advice and consultation to others.

➢ The ability to observe and recognize change in clients.

➢ The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients, families and co-workers.

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Home Support worker Job Description

Physical and Mental Demands:

➢ Good Physical and mental Health.

➢ Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear and see.

➢ Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress.

➢ Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle.

Qualifications/Education:

➢ Current Driver’s License.

➢ Proper Vehicle insurance coverage.

Training/Experience:

➢ May require related experience.

Home Support worker Job Description

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.11-$21.32 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clarenville-Shoal Harbour, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person