Resident Support Aide - Oakville, Canada - Extendicare Canada

Extendicare Canada

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Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

RESIDENT SUPPORT AIDE - Wyndham Manor

Part -Time

Resident Support Aide positions to work at our

128-bed long-term care home located in Oakville, Ontario

Reporting to the Resident Program Manager and under the direction of the Registered Staff the Resident Support Aide is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in tasks that require no hands-on care of the resident.

Duties include active screening of visitors and staff, transporting residents to and from programs, dining room and appointments within the Home; answering call bells, delivering messages to the nursing staff, maintaining organization in resident's rooms and maintaining supplies, assisting with resident nutrition including assisting residents with eating meals and providing 1:1 resident support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Transport resident to onsite programming, dining room and internal appointments; accommodates residents' right to choose.
Performs tasks such as: cleaning spills; making beds and changing linens; maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment in the Home including the resident's room; labelling of personal grooming items; putting away personal laundry; disinfecting high touch surfaces and regularly organizing resident closets and drawers.
Assists with nutrition and meals, including but not limited to distributing clothing protectors for mealtimes; setting up the dining room for mealtimes and clearing dishes after meals; assisting with feeding of residents through encouragement and coaching.
Active screening including swabbing of all staff and visitors prior to entry to home
Engaging residents in social activities
Arranging and assisting with video calls
Assist resident with hand washing before and after meals.
Provides 1:1 resident support
Answer call bells and communicate residents' concerns to staff
Collaborates with residents, families, and team members to maintain a positive, supportive, and safe environment for all
Participates in Quality Improvement activities and advocates for the resident/family individual needs and preferences.
Communicates positively with other staff, residents, and families
Demonstrates empathy, concern, and interest in providing quality care and service to resident
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, Skills & Abilities

Grade 12 Diploma
Demonstrated experience and interest in working with a population of older adults
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to client centered care
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Conditions of Employment

Must have a completed Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 months); a current 2 step TB skin test (within a year), and up to date with covid19 vaccinations.

CLOSING DATE:
March 24, 2023
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:

Bobbi-Jo Brown, Program Manager

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting._