Resident Care Attendant - Full-Time Days

Are you a compassionate and caring person? Are you ready to make a difference in everyday lives? Then Ressam Gardens Memory Care Community is the place for you! Great opportunities for Care Attendants are available right now!

The Care Attendant provides personal care and other services to our residents in a safe efficient manner, according to the policies and procedures of the retirement residence.

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

· Assists and attends to residents’ special needs as required;

· Observe, report, record resident condition and follow plan of care as directed by Registered staff.

· Participate and contribute in all aspects of quality, risk, record and infection control measures.

· Communicate appropriately with residents, their families, visitors and staff.

· Provide support in conducting clerical work, housekeeping duties and well as assist in caring out resident programs

· Maintains work and storage areas in a clean, safe and sanitary manner;

· Performs other related duties as required.

The ideal candidates will possess:

· Previous work experience in retirement home will be considered an asset;

· Post secondary education in related care fields and a Safety Care Certification will be considered an asset

· Ability to read and communicate effectively;

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;

· Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors;

· Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills;

· Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints;

· Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness;

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Retirement Residence Employment Accommodation policy.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-15