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SalarySt. Andrew’s Residence, Chatham cares for seniors through the operation of a 70-bed retirement facility, a 32 unit life-lease complex, and many community services. We are an independent not-for-profit, charitable social enterprise. Our vision is to provide a home where seniors enjoy an exceptional quality of life and well-being.
POSITION:
Casual Call In Health Care Aide
REPORTS TO:
Resident Care Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Health Care Aide provides personal care and assistance with all activities of daily living to all residents.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be fluent in English (verbal and written)
- S.W certificate of college equivalent (D.S.W, H.C.A) required
- Must be able to read, understand and follow instructions including but not limited to job descriptions and procedures, MSDS information, chemical dilution instructions and use
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Must conduct themselves in a courteous manner at all times and have excellent customer service skills
- Must be organized and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication skills evidenced by ability to work well with fellow staff in all departments, ability to communicate and identify problems with proposed solutions to managers and co-workers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To maintain a clean, safe environment in the facility.
- Work as a member of a team with all other facility personnel.
- Be knowledgeable of and practice facility’s fire and safety programs.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
- Assess resident’s conditions by recognizing signs and symptoms and report same to RPN in charge.
- Provide personal care, in accordance with established policies, physician orders and nursing standards.
- Participate in staff development, safety, environmental and infection control programs.
- Deal courteously with all staff, residents, families and stakeholders.
- Take perspective residents and other interested parties on tours of the facility.
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly duties as per the job duties outlines.
- Participate in fire safety and mock disaster procedures.
- Have knowledge of the Retirement Home Act.
- Complete Flow sheets and document refusal of care.
- Answer call bells and assist residents as required.
- Adhere to all organization policies and procedures.
- Report all incidents to the RPN on duty.
- Assist with monthly vital signs and weights as required.
- Teach good health habits.
- Assist residents with ambulation where required.
- Provide emergency first aid until appropriate medical care is available.
- Assist with the admission and discharge procedure as required.
- Assist with maintaining accurate records of care that requires extra charges.
- Other duties delegated by the RPN on duty or the Director of Care.
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
- A vulnerable sector Police Background Check
- Negative 2 step TB test
HOW TO APPLY
St. Andrew’s Residence welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Any interested person please apply by email with a resume in PDF or .docx format to Sarah Baute, Human Resources Generalist (sbaute@standrewsresidence.com).
We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
