Home Care Attendant

About Musqueam

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca

Position Summary

The Home Care Attendant assists clients with the activities of daily living to promote maximum independence; provides personal care and performs housekeeping and home management activities. This is a Permanent Part-Time position.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to clients including bathing, toileting, dressing, oral hygiene, and hair care
• Performs simple treatments, including non-sterile dressing changes
• Supervises, monitors and reminds client of daily activities, including assisting with medication as ordered; records medication and treatment in communication book
• Observes the behaviour, appearance and condition of the client/family, and reports changes to the Home Care Nurse/Supervisor, in order to maintain safe and supportive care of the client in his/her own home
• Assists with the preparation of healthy meals; encourages and assists the client to eat where required
• Performs lifts and transfers
• Assists the client to maintain a healthy environment in the home, i.e. cleanliness and safety, where required
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information gained during the course of duties
• Provides written reports as required
• Attends training and development, and staff meetings as required
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Secondary School completion and a Home Care Support Worker certificate from a recognized educational institution, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must be registered with the BC Care Aide Registry
• Valid First Aid Certificate, covering infants and adults
• Valid CPR Level 1 Certificate, covering infants and adults
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to organize work effectively using time management skills
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
• Understanding of geriatric issues and behavior
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Successful Vulnerable Sector Screening and Criminal Record Check

Working Conditions

• Work is mostly performed in the client’s home

Why work for Musqueam?

Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band. Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development
• Business casual environment
• Community fitness and gym access
• Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
• Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.