Homemaker

Location: Waterford
Homemaker (2 Positions)
Mental Health and Addictions Program
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT Team)
Permanent, Full-Time

Hours:
75 bi-weekly (8 and 12 hour shift work; days, evenings, weekends)
Salary:
CG-23 ($20.79 - $22.84 per hour)
Competition Number:
2022000432
Posted Date:
20 January 2022
Closing Date:
27 January 2022

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
As part of the ACT Team, this position provides direct home support and community access to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. This position provides a full range of services including assisting clients with life skills (cooking, shopping, money management, housekeeping, making and attending appointments). They will encourage personal care and assist with medication compliance. The homemaker will be responsible for observing for changes in health status and reporting same to the ACT Team. They will encourage and accompany clients in leisure and recreational activities or community events. They will also advocate on behalf of clients for resources as well as provide emotional support.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed to):

Occasionally lifts and moves objects less than 10 lbs.
Regularly drives to and from clients residence, and drive clients to various locations.
Regularly sit at a desk and use the computer.
Visual concentration is required for physical changes or abnormal behaviour in clients and auditory concentration is required for communication purposes. Other sensory demands include smell (to detect illegal substances, alcohol, or personal hygiene issues).
Working with clients with mental health issues can require higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness for the health and safety of others.
Often times, there are time pressures, deadlines, interruptions and lack of control over the pace of work.
Exact results and precision is required when documenting information on client’s progress to ensure that an accurate record of daily activities and/or incidents is reflected.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Post-secondary education in Mental Health is required.
Experience working with clients/patients/residents with severe and persistent mental illness is required; this would include a demonstrated ability to support people with activities of daily living.
BLS Certification is required.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver’s License and the use of a personal vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, if this is posted internal and external, we will accept all applications, but preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online athttps://employment.easternhealth.ca
Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email:employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email employment@easternhealth.ca or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

All Eastern Health employees and new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.