Home Support Worker Jobs

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No Experience required

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Resource Coordinator, the Home Support Worker acts as a member of the healthcare team, assisting with patient/client care and providing basic supportive care as directed. The Home Support Worker demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the WRHA and the Home Care Program.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
• Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team
• Regional and Program policies and procedures.

General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.

Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.

Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.

Effective English verbal and written communication skills.

Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.

Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.

Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Physical Requirements

Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, bending.

Must be in good physical and mental health.

Position will be exposed to environmental factors such as pet dander and residual smoke.

May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.

Will include travel between clients with unpredictable driving conditions or potential inclement weather.

May encounter home environments that could have congested spaces, uneven surfaces (both inside and outside the home environment).

Ability to travel between assignments in a community area to several private homes of clients within Winnipeg and surrounding areas and to adapt to changes in scheduling on short notice required.

This position is also subject to TB Immunization or Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), and CPR and First Aid. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.