City : CAN - ON - Sudbury Branch

Category : CHW-Community Support Services

Industry : Civil and Social Organizations

Employer : Canadian Red Cross

Title: Transitional Home Worker-PATH

Employee Working Location: Office/In-person (Sudbury, ON)

Employment status: Summer - Full Time- 8 Weeks

Salary: $15.50/hour

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet and an awardee on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022 - is seeking a Transitional Home Worker to join our team. 

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.  

Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.  

In this role, you will: 

• Provide support to seniors during hospital discharge process
• Support clients during the transition from hospital to client’s home in accordance with established service plan
• Complete basic errands for clients as required, in accordance with established service plan (i.e. grocery pick up, etc.)
• Complete basic home management duties, in accordance with established service plan. 
• Complete risk analysis of home using standardized Risk Assessment tool
• Facilitate client and caregiver engagement., i.e. providing applicable information on client related issues
• Facilitate referrals to Community Support Services and discharge process as per program guidelines
• Handle and stores hazardous products safely (WHMIS)
• Maintain comfort and safety of client’s immediate environment
• Identify and reports any unsafe or hazardous equipment and situations to the Program Coordinator
• Take measures to ensure personal safety
• Take measures to protect the health and safety of clients
• Observe and report any concerns related to the client or their environment to the Program Coordinator
• Perform other related duties as assigned and required; in consultation with the Program Coordinator
• Provide companionship to clients being transitioned home
• Maintenance of confidentiality of clients

What we are looking for: 

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and recording skills.
• A caring, non-judgemental individual.
• A self-motivated individual who takes initiative.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving problems.
• Fluency in English is required, French is an asset. 
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.
• Standard computer knowledge (Microsoft Office and Internet Research).

Working conditions:  

• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information. 
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC). 
• At this time, the CRC has temporarily suspended our Covid-19 vaccination policy and does not require but continues to strongly encourage full vaccination of all our personnel. 
  
  

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible - those who apply after the selection process has started may be held for a second review if needed OR reviewed for alternative roles. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance. 

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.   

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