Long Term Care Assistant - Stellarton, Canada - Valley View Villa

Valley View Villa

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Stellarton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding opportunity working in Long Term Care?

The Long-Term Care Assistant (LTCA) role is a temporary mitigation to support the work of the Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), while facilities increase their CCA complement through the implementation of a variety of recruitment and retention strategies.

The LTCA contributes an important role within the health care team. They are responsible for providing assistance with daily routines to residents along with activities of daily living. The role does not include provision of personal care to the residents/clients.

Competencies Required:

Service Oriented
Effective Decision Making Skills
Effective Team Player
Problem Solving
Organizational skills.
Active Listening and Communication Skills
Adaptable to change and able to respond respectable.
Attention to Detail.
Compassionate and Respectable.
The ability to work required shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Job Duties include:

Perform light housekeeping duties such as tidying residents' rooms and collecting the garbage, cleaning closets, hanging clothing, making beds, cleaning wash basins, dental care cups, etc.
Answer call bells and redirect when appropriate.
Assisting with the residents' dining experience under the direction of the Nurse
Assist and support resident activities.

Assist in the preparation and cleanup of activity rooms and visit areas

Spending time with residents and supporting social functions and activities.

Assist with daily care of the residents as instructed by nursing staff.

Requirements:

Grade 12 education or nonacademic equivalent
Vulnerable sector check required.
Previous experience in a long term care facility will be considered an asset.
Must be willing to complete any training required as per facility's policies and procedures.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual

Pay:
From $17.09 per hour

Schedule: