The Respite Worker reports to the Respite Lead. The Respite Worker is primarily responsible for clients when the family members need relief. This position requires the incumbent to work a flex schedule and may include weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
❖ House cleaning for the client only,
❖ Meal preparations - prepare enough for the client to last the day,
❖ Some Activities of Daily Living
➔ help walk around to keep moving
❖ Advocate for the client for in home care ie plumbers, electricians, house repairs,
❖ Assist in bathing clients,
❖ Work with MHS for clients (equipment, etc)
❖ Medication pick up and drop off
❖ Wash floors, toilets, dishes
❖ Find resources ie mental health,
❖ After hour care (on call) ie when client gets sick, or when care is needed
❖ Food hamper delivery
❖ Report Elder abuse
❖ Call an ambulance when required,
❖ Ensure reports are completed in a timely manner.
Required Organizational Skills:
● Must be reliable,
● Maintain Oath of Confidentiality and ensure safekeeping of records,
● Maintain respectful, cooperative working relationships to contribute to the seamless delivery of services to clients,
● Knowledge in relevant legislation and organizational policies, standards and procedures,
● Applying Cree culture, values, traditions and teachings into programming where possible.
Education:
● Health Care Aide Certification would be an asset
● Minimum Grade 12,
● Health Care Aide Certification
● Knowledge of the Cree language and culture,
● Excellent communication skills, written and oral, and computer program literacy,
Required Documents:
➔ Copy of Valid Driver’s License
➔ Criminal Record Check
➔ Child Intervention Check
➔ Standard First Aid/CPR
➔ Updated Resume with 3 references
Please submit the required documentation to:
SAMSON CREE NATION PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Phone number: 780-585-3793
Deadline for Applications: August 16, 2024
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