Home Support Worker
Division: Wellness & Active Communities
Program: Better at Home
Number of Positions: 3 (Casual Pool)
About the Position:
Better at Home Support Worker will be responsible for providing quality housekeeping services that help older adults enjoy an independent life in their own home.
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning bathrooms, laundry support, dusting, kitchen cleaning, surface cleaning, floor cleaning, spot cleaning, window cleaning
- Maintains scheduling with client and reports changes to the coordinator
- Reports changes in clients’ conditions and adjustments in service needs
- Reports unsafe conditions in clients’ homes
- Makes regular contacts with clients to confirm bookings
- Completes and submits timesheets in a timely manner
- Ensures all health and safety policies and protocols are followed diligently
- Performs other related duties as requested by the Program Coordinator
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience in conducting housekeeping services using clients’ own equipment
- Experience in working with seniors in a one-on-one capacity
- Experience with multicultural clientele and immigrant related services
- First Aid Certification an asset
Job Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to converse in a second language is an asset
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to utilize MS Office and web-based applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent physical condition to perform housekeeping duties
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence in service delivery
Other Requirements:
- Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
- Ability to work split shifts as required
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. embraces diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Interested candidates please apply by emailing your application including the following e-mail subject line “Better at Home Support Worker†and submitting resumes to: ginny.yang@success.bc.ca
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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