About the Role
The Guest Attendant reports to the Health and Wellness Manager and provides residents with high-quality personal care needs with sensitivity. This role demonstrates commitment to resident safety by providing care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan.
- Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the Health and Wellness Manager or designate and respond to medical emergencies.
- Provides general housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities.
- Thoroughly document Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols.
- Deals courteously with team members, residents, resident families, and visitors.
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
- Provide emergency first aid/care until appropriate medical care is available.
- Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people.
- Presents a positive approach, not controlling language and actions towards people.
- Assists with dining service.
- Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required.
- Complete medication administration training.
- Assist with administration of medication to residents.
- Any and all other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of a recognized PSW program.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not mandatory.
- Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.
- Good understanding of the nursing/health and wellness process.
- Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Skills and abilities contribute to an organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
- Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Individual and teamwork skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work from the heart and make others smile.
- Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months).
- Recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr).
- Two supervisory references required.
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Time-management skills
- Individual skills
- Teamwork skills
- Effective oral communication
- Effective written communication
Work Type
- Casual basis
- Flexible hours
Education Level
- PSW program completion
Salary/Compensations
- $19.62/hour
Benefits
- Support for personal and professional growth
About the Company
- Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy.
- We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team.
- Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious.
- We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all.
- If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager.
