Dietary aide Jobs in Sherbrooke, QC

Description

This posting is for multiple hourly positions working up to 30 hours per week

The Home Help Aide provides lighthousekeeping and social support to senior residents within Strathcona County to enable them to remain in their own homes. Hours are Monday to Friday and can befrom 8 : 00AM to 5 : 00PMas required.

Key Responsibilities :

Follow a daily work schedule to provide in-home support to up to six participantsper day with light housekeeping vacuumingdusting laundry washing floors changing bed linens general kitchen / bathroom cleaning and social support

Observe and report changes in client condition and circumstances which may signal the need foradditional resources

Provide emotional support to participants

Attend training and team meetings as required

Qualifications and Skills :

High school diploma

Experience working with seniorsand an understandingoftheirneeds

Commitment to service excellence ability to maintain confidentiality and excellent personal and professional boundaries

Experience in house cleaning is an asset

Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to remain calm and reassuring

Strong interpersonal skills combined with empathy and respect

Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to adapt to changing conditions

Ability to work with minimal supervisionand open to receiving feedback

Conditions of Employment :

Submission of a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers license and submission of a 5-year Drivers Abstract with less than 7 demerits

Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand / walk for extended periods of time

Ability to lift approximately 15kgs (33lbs)

Will require reliable vehicle

Must be able to drive to rural homes

Who We Are :

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety fairness and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County :

Competitive salary and benefits package which includes :

Health and wellness spending account

• Employee and family assistance program

Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities.

Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Senior Care,Catheter Care,Patient Care,Assisted Living,Hoyer Lift,Caregiving,Hospice Care,Vital Signs Experience,Dementia Care,Home Care,Alzheimers Care

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1