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Bayshore Home Health has been enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of Canadians in their homes since 1966. Canadian owned and operated, we are the countrys largest provider of home and community health care services. We strive to make a difference in our clients lives every visit, every time.
We do not have a Long Term Care facility; our services are provided within the home, allowing our clients to maintain their independence where they are most comfortable at home.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide personal care service according to directions on the established care plan or assignment sheet, and ensure that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent.
Personal care Duties may include: skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, exercise, basic wound care, feeding including special diets, and assistance with oxygen administration and medication reminder.
Performing specialized, client specific procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated.
Observe and document client conditions according to company standards; report unusual events or changes in the clients condition to the immediate Supervisor.
Understands and implements infection prevention practices.
Ability to work with individuals that have an acquired brain injury.
At a minimum must be available to work 3 days per week and a full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) every 4 weeks.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Health Care Aid Certificate
Specific Skills
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Provide personal care
- Provide companionship
- Prepare, cook and serve meals
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Assist clients to walk
- Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Type of Clientele
- Adolescents
- Terminally ill
- Seniors
- Male
- Female
- Elderly
- Convalescent
- Children
- Persons with a mental health disability
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with a disability
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Tuberculosis test
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