Inside Home Support Worker

Position Summary: Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a Home Support Worker The Home Support worker is responsible for providing light house keeping duties in and around eligible community member homes.   Job Duties & Responsibilities: - The visits are scheduled and approved by the Community services coordinator through a referral or a client assessment process. - To perform scheduled weekly/daily light housekeeping for clients; - To ensure home support duties are performed as advised by health care the community services coordinator providers (through the referral or client assessment process). - To ensure that clients remain safe and secure in their homes through telephone or face-to-face contact. - To maintain confidentiality of services provided to community members. - The home support worker is to report any concerns to supervisor for action. - The home support worker is to use Universal precautions when servicing clients. - The home support worker has the right to refuse clients who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; - Operates in accordance with and ensures compliance to the Wasauksing First Nation Administrative, Finance and program policies and procedures as may be updated and amended from time to time. - Other duties/tasks/responsibilities as required and as assigned. - Attend all Council, General Band, or Administration meetings as required, within and outside of the community. - Be familiar with the Indian Act, Treaties and Treaty Rights applicable to the First Nation, Native Law, Statutes and Regulation, Canada Labour Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Native Organizations and Government structures, and other laws, systems, and processes applicable in conducting the business of the First Nation. Understand and be fluent in the by-laws of Wasauksing First Nation. - Attend appropriate workshops, seminars, and training sessions as required and as assigned to remain current and up-to-date on topics of concern to the work assignments for the position. - Assist with community functions as required i.e. setting up or taking down chairs/tables, collecting/disposing of garbage. - Perform other duties as necessary.     Education & Experience: - Ontario Secondary School Diploma (grade 12) or equivalent; - Ability to speak, read and understand Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway Language) is an asset Other Requirements:  - Experience working with the elderly and disabled clients. - Valid driver licence and reliable vehicle, an asset. - Valid First Aid/CPR, an asset. - Must have a proficient level of communication skills, verbal and written. - Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills. - Ability to converse in Ojibwa, an asset. - Knowledge of Wasauksing First Nation programs and services - Computer skills an asset. - CPIC (Criminal records check) requirement if working with children or the elderly.Valid Driver's License and reliable personal vehicle - Willing to work flexible hours as required, including evenings and weekends - This posi tion requires the individual to work with various families, youth and children. To protect children, youth and vulnerable persons, Wasauksing First Nation requires the individual to provide a vulnerable sector. Or criminal record check     Applications must be received no later than November 17, 2026 @ 4:00 pm