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Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services is in search of three (3) Permanent Part Time, Personal Care Workers based out of the Licensed Wawuhtewikumihk Group Home on Far Reserve, in the community of La Ronge. This position is responsible for providing guidance, support and supervision for individuals with Cognitive, Mental and Physical Disabilities that require 24/7 care.
Duties
Support and supervise individuals with physical disabilities
Use a team approach to plan, organize and supervise daily activities, recreational and other services
Prepare and serve meals as planned
Administer prescribed medications
Assess needs of residents on an on-going basis
Maintain sanitation of Group Home
12-hour shift with master rotation (including evenings & weekends)
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Grade 12; Combination of Education and Experience may be considered
Certified First Aide & CPR and Safe Food Handling Certificate required or willing to obtain
Continuing Care Aide Certificate, Personal Care Worker Certificate or Home Health Aide Certificate is preferred
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with the Group Home team
Must be self-directed and demonstrate organizational skills
Previous home care or childcare experience is an asset
Experience working with First Nations Communities an asset
Must possess a valid drivers license
Current Criminal Record Clearance, Vulnerable Sector Screening and Drivers Abstract is required upon hire.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Job task planning and organizing
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Supply and empty bed pans
- Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
- Maintain inventory of supplies
Specific Skills
- Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
- Supervise patients' exercise routines
- Lift, turn or massage patients
- Bathe, dress and groom patients
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)