Resident Support Aide - Stoney Creek, Canada - Pine Villa Care Centre

Pine Villa Care Centre

Verified Company

Stoney Creek, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Are you a Resident Support Aide that has a passion for making a difference?

At Pine Villa Care Centre, we are passionate about providing compassionate care for families loved ones, where the residents of our home come before anything else.

Our values follow a 'People' focused philosophy, Participation ~ Excellence ~ Openness ~ Performance ~ Longevity ~ Efficient Use of Resources.

This philosophy can be seen in every aspect and level of our home.

A day in the role of a Resident Support Aide at Pine Villa Care Centre.

Under the direction of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), the Resident Support Aide assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents and assists other care staff in performing in the best interest of the residents and their families, and in accordance with the vision, mission and values statements of the designated long term care home.

The Resident Support Aide is responsible for providing non-personal care related support to residents. Please see below for a full list of role responsibilities.

For clarity, the Resident Support Aide does not provide personal care at any time, this includes bathing, toileting and personal grooming.

This position is responsible for but not limited to:

Assisting the care team in providing non-personal care related activities, including:
Acting as a spotter for residents requiring a 2 person lift or transfer
Providing assistance to residents during meal time (feeding/clearing of tables)
Portering residents to activities or meals
Making residents' beds, changing linens
Tidying resident closets and drawers as requested
Providing oneonone or small group visiting programs to offer companionship to a resident, sit with and do an activity of resident choice
Assisting with distribution of snacks
Assisting PSWs with rounds, providing assistance as directed
Labelling personal items in resident rooms
Assisting in cleaning and disinfection of resident side tables, wheelchairs and walkers and other areas as assigned
Assisting with cleaning of high touch areas on the unit
Assisting with tray service if the Home is on outbreak
Assisting with hamper service (removing and replacing full laundry hampers)
Assisting with 1:1 observation of residents with responsive behaviours
Performing other related duties as required

Qualifications:

At Pine Villa Care Centre we take pride in our employees, so your qualifications are important to us. We use them to get to know you and see if we are a good fit for each other.

The qualifications needed to join our family at Pine Villa Care Centre are as follows:

Has good communication skills, is courteous and conducts oneself in a professional manner. This is a highly interactive environment which includes the resident, resident family members, staff, and volunteers
Must be sensitive and empathetic to the needs of the residents.
Has attention to detail which will ensure all duties are conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Home, and all applicable Government regulations, laws, and policies.
Understands and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, other staff members and residents.
Promptly reports all actual or potential hazardous situations or injuries to the immediate supervisor.
Respects the need to maintain the absolute confidentiality of residents' personal information.
Strong interpersonal skills (experience in volunteering and customer service is an asset).
Possesses an interest and ability to work with older adults; and some awareness of the impacts of dementia.
Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory references.

How to apply?

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references. We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter.