Homemaker – Casual, On-Call

The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government (YG) is a modern treaty government located in the community of hitac̓u on the west coast of Vancouver Island, on the eastern shore of Ucluelet Inlet.

The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a member of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society and, through the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement, is a modern treaty Nation operating with a government-to-government relationship with Canada and the province of British Columbia. As a Self-Governing Indigenous Government, the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government continues to promote education and community programs that enhance Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ identity.

Position Summary

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government policies, standards, practices, and procedures, as directed by the Director of Health and Social Services. Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ. The Homemaker is responsible for providing home management tasks for the clientele of the YG Home and Community Care Program, which includes home management tasks, reporting of unsafe conditions in the homes of clients, and basic food preparation.

Primary Responsibilities

• As per the Personal Care Plans of the clients, the Homemaker performs home management tasks including cleaning bathrooms and bedrooms, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and cleaning of appliances.
• Observes client behaviour and appearance as well as observing the home environment. Reports unsafe conditions and changes in the client’s physical or mental behaviour to the Community Wellness Coordinator.
• Demonstrates respect and kindness to clients and their families. Works to protect the rights and support the dignity and self-worth of clients.
• Assists self-directing clients with meal preparation.
• Completes activity sheets and timesheets neatly and accurately by following the Personal Care Plan.
• Submits activity sheets on a weekly basis.
• Assists community kitchen staff with meal preparation, set-up and clean-up.
• Follows safe work procedures when performing cleaning, home management and food preparation tasks.
• Ensures safety of self and client.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in the performance of the position, and as assigned by the Director of Health and Social Services.

Qualifications

Training, Education and Experience

• Grade 10 education, grade 12 is preferred.
• Experience in home management tasks and working with the elderly.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• WHMIS certification.
• Food Safe certification.
• Up-to-date immunizations and clear TB Test.
• Satisfactory criminal records check (vulnerable sector).
• Current Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Enjoys working with individuals and families and contributing to their health and wellness.
• Good listening, communication, and interpersonal skills including conflict resolution.
• Basic writing skills and ability to complete weekly reports.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and understanding. Ability to build caring relationships with a variety of age groups built on trust.
• Able to endure frequent bending, kneeling, standing, stooping and lifting.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent client service skills. Friendly, positive, responsive, professional, and helpful.
• Able to work independently as well as working within a collaborative team framework.
• Basic computer skills to check email and complete basic reports.
• Genuine respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditions, culture, and protocol.
  

Benefits

• The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a living wage employer.
  
• Group benefits that include health, dental, vision, long/short-term disability, etc. are fully covered by the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government.

How to Apply

Please submit your covering letter, resume and/or how you meet these requirements to the attention of the Director of Operations, by email (employment@ufn.ca), fax (250-726-7552), by mail (P.O. Box 699, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0) or in person (700 Wya Road, Hitacu, BC).

In accordance with the CHRC Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy and the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government hiring policies, preference will be given to citizens of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ or individuals of other Indigenous Ancestry.

Application deadline: Open until filled