HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AIDE at CBHSSJB

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
A person who, in a home, residence, group home or similar environment, assumes a set of tasks whose purpose is to accompany and support the user and his or her family or to compensate for his or her disabilities in the performance of his or her activities of daily living or domestic life. They also promote the integration and socialization of the user in individual and community activities.

They are responsible for the hygiene, well-being, comfort, supervision and general needs of users. They install certain devices or provides certain invasive and non-invasive care to assist with activities of daily living, for which they have been trained. They can dispense and administer medications. They can prepare meals or do housework.

They inform the managers and team members of their observations on the needs of the user and his or her family. In collaboration with the other stakeholders, they participate in the identification of the user's needs as well as in the development of the service or intervention plan and its implementation.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Homecare Worker Responsibilities
• Provide mobility support to assist clients with safe movement and daily activities;
• Assist with toileting and continence care while maintaining dignity and comfort;
• Deliver personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, dressing and oral care;
• Perform basin health monitoring and report any changes in the client’s condition;
• Prepare and cook small nutritious meals and assist with feeding when required;
• Provide medication assistance in accordance with care plans and established guidelines;
• Offer compassionate companionship and support to promote clients’ well-being and independence.

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• No diploma required.

Knowledge and Abilities:
• Ability to translate from Cree to English and vice versa;
• Practical and attentive to details;
• Autonomous, flexible, discrete and empathetic;
• Sense of accountability, resourcefulness and vigilance;
• Computer skills;
• Capacity to work with the users;
• Teamwork capabilities.

Language:
• Fluent in English and Cree.
OTHER
• Previous experience in Homecare, Personal Support Worker, or Caregiving is preferred;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• A valid driver’s license.