Homemaker
Eastern Health’s Mental Health and Addictions department based in St. John’s, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Homemaker. Eastern Health’s Mental Health and Addictions department offers comprehensive services for individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. It provides assessment, treatment, and support programs across various settings. It ensures access to timely interventions, promotes recovery, and addresses the complex needs of individuals, contributing to healthier communities in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Eastern Health
Department: Mental Health and Addictions
Team: Assertive Community Treatment
Position: Homemaker
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $21.63 – $23.77 hourly
Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time
Location: 306 Waterford Bridge Rd, St. John’s, NL A1E 4J8, Canada
Primary Location: Waterford Hospital
Shift: 75 bi-weekly (8 and 12 hour shift work; Days, Evenings, Weekends)
Job ID: 23798POS
Competition Number: 2024001798
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have educational qualifications such as Post-secondary education in Mental Health
Experience: Candidates should have Experience working with clients/patients/residents with severe and persistent mental illness
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be capable of occasionally lifting and moving objects less than 10 lbs and regularly drive to and from clients’ residences and drive clients to various locations
- The candidates should regularly sit at a desk and use the computer and be prepared pressures, deadlines, interruptions, and a lack of control over the pace of work
- The candidates should have visual concentration for physical changes or abnormal behavior in clients, and auditory concentration for communication purposes. Other sensory demands include smell (to detect illegal substances, alcohol, or personal hygiene issues)
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be prepared for working with clients with mental health issues, which can require higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness for the health and safety of others
- The candidates should ensure exact results and precision when documenting information on clients’ progress to ensure that an accurate record of daily activities and/or incidents is reflected
- The candidates should have post-secondary education in Mental Health, which is required
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to support people with activities of daily living and should possess BLS Certification
- The candidates should hold a valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle as conditions of employment
- The candidates should maintain a satisfactory record of work performance and attendance
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide direct home support and community access to clients with severe and persistent mental illness
- The candidates should be able to assist clients with life skills such as cooking, shopping, money management, housekeeping, and making and attending appointments
- The candidates should be able to encourage personal care and assist with medication compliance
- The candidates should be able to observe for changes in health status and report them to the ACT Team
- The candidates should be able to encourage and accompany clients in leisure and recreational activities or community events
- The candidates should be able to advocate on behalf of clients for resources and provide emotional support
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!