Support Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - BRIGHTWATER SENIOR LIVING OF LINDEN RIDGE

BRIGHTWATER SENIOR LIVING OF LINDEN RIDGE

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Health Services Director and in collaboration with Resident Assistants, Charge Nurses, Medication Assistants and Resident Care Managers the Support Worker will be responsible for assisting to ensure the needs of our Residents are met on a daily basis including delivering tray service, Resident Laundry, Escorting Residents, cleaning of common areas and first response to Resident Pendants

Qualifications:

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Maintain CPR and first aid certification.
Maintain any certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.
Related support experience
Previous Experience working with Seniors
Previous healthcare experience would be an asset
Strong organizational skills
Excellent Oral Communication skills
Ability to work in a fast

- paced environment and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

Dependable

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain resident, employee, and community information in strict confidence (with community management or other employees as necessary).
Submit all required documents to Home Office in a timely manner.
Escort Residents as required
Complete Residents' personal laundry according to Resident Service Plans
Deliver meals to Residents receiving tray service and ensure Residents are receiving appropriate diets according to service plans
First response to Resident call pendants to see what Resident needs and to either assist as able or contact Resident Assistants as required
Assist in the dining room during meal times
Communicate any Resident concerns to the appropriate staff members and or managers as appropriate

Other Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Adhere to all community policies and procedures.
Adhere to dress/appearance code. (Changes in attire may be permitted for special circumstances as directed by your supervisor).
Perform all assigned work for the agreedupon wage, accepting no additional payment or gifts from residents, vendors, or others.
Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Serve as a role model for other employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, respectful, and positive attitude.
Represent the community in the community at large in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
Demonstrate ability to perform duties under time constraints and deadlines.
Attend education and training classes as required by state or provincial regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Commitment To Equal Opportunity
Brightwater Senior Living is an equal-opportunity employer and strives to provide an environment in which human dignity prevails.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, perceived race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, creed, religion, age, marital status, family/parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, receipt of public assistance, status as a veteran or current or future military status.

Brightwater Senior Living does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

This is a weekday position consisting of 3 days a week.