Resident Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Shepherd Village Inc

Shepherd Village Inc

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

As a
Resident Assistant, you will be reporting to the Food service Manager, and under the direction of the Supervisor, the Resident Assistant is responsible for assisting the staff in tasks that require both hands-on and no hands-on care of our residents.

Duties include but not limited to:
organizing and cleaning of kitchen and serveries, maintaining inventory, assist with catering, assist with washing dishes, and housekeeping.

This is a contract position until March 31st, 2023, with
up to full time hours

Responsibilities:

Organizing and Cleaning of the common areas in the kitchen.
Cleaning high touch surfaces; wiping up spills and regularly organizing drawers and cabinets in the serveries.
Assists with nutrition and feeding, including but not limited to : distributing cloth protectors for meal times; setting up the dining room for meal times and clearing dishes after meals; assisting with feeding the residents through encouragement and coaching.
Assist resident with hand washing before and after meals.
Assist with proper labelling and organizing food service areas.
Assist in setting up and cleaning of the catering events along with the supervisor.
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.

Skills/Abilities:

Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned.
Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families.
Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents.
Takes initiative and looks for opportunities to make the lives of our residents better.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
No handson personal care is permitted.
Positive attitude and a willingness to assist seniors with excellent customer service.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must not have had physical contact with a person(s) that have had COVID 19 and/or symptoms of the Virus 14 days prior to coming to Shepherd Village
Must be able to lift, bend, push and pull.
Preference will be given to those who have experience working in Healthcare i.e. HCA other (_is preferred_)

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

**_ We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process._