Samson Community Wellness Job Posting: 2 Respite Worker (s) Temp Term Positions: (Maternity cover until July 2025)
- Kim Crane
- Jul 31, 2024
- 2 min read
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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