Resident Attendant

The Resident Assistant is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in tasks that require no hands-on care of the resident.  
For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name: SEIU
Union Local: Port Hope
Union Classification (Title): Resident Assistant as applicable 

Salary:  As per collective agreement

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

Responsibilities
1)    Assist with screening of visitors and team members prior to entering the home (COVID-19).
2)    Transport resident to onsite programming, dining room and internal appointments; accommodates residents’ right to choice. 
3)    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.
4)    Assists with nutrition and feeding, including but not limited to - distributing cloth protectors for meal times; setting up the dining room for meals and clearing dishes after meals; assisting with feeding of residents through encouragement and coaching.
5)    Assist resident with hand washing before and after meals.
6)    Provides 1:1 resident support
7)    Answer call bells and communicate residents’ concerns to staff
8)    Collaborates with residents, families and team members to maintain a positive, supportive and safe environment for all
9)    Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to resident

Qualifications
1)    Grade 12 Diploma
2)    Demonstrated experience and interest in working with a population of older adults
3)    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
4)    Demonstrated commitment to client centred care
5)    Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.