IN HOME ASSISTANCE WORKER

POSITION TITLE: In Home Assistance Worker (IHAW)

HOURS OF WORK: Negotiated between the client and the worker with a maximum of 2 hours per

week/per client

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: To assist seniors with cleaning to maintain & remain in their homes.

REPORTS TO: Community Support Worker and Executive Director of the Nanton Quality of Life

Foundation.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Providing light household cleaning for seniors to maintain and remain in
their homes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. In Home Assistance Worker will schedule and maintain scheduled appointments with clients.
2. Provide light household cleaning limited to: vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathrooms &
dusting.
3. Provide the Foundation with monthly time sheets signed by the client to report hours worked.
4. Report any concerns to the Community Support Worker and/or the Executive Director of the
Nanton Quality of Life Foundation.
5. Abide by the oath of confidentiality that she/he has signed upon employment with the Nanton
Quality of Life Foundation.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

  1. Ensure that all matters are dealt with diplomatically in an ethical, professional and
    confidential manner.

  2. Ensure that all services, correspondence, records, reports and any written materials are
    accurate, clear and meet the Nanton Quality of Life Foundation mandate.

  3. Develop and maintain a positive and helpful presence within the community.

  4. Develop and maintain programs/projects as approved by the Board with support and direction
    from the Executive Director.

  5. Ensure ongoing evaluation is completed and documented to validate existing programs and
    develop new programs and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The successful employee must be able to provide empathy and respect when dealing with
    clients and/or sensitive issues.

  • As well, the successful employee must have excellent communication and public relations
    skills, strong organizational and people skills.

  • Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload and must be able to work well as a
    team player with a minimal amount of supervision.

  • Current Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check are required prior to
    employment.