Resident Support Worker - Jobs in Shelburne, ON

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Home: ShelburneLocation: Shelburne, ONPosition: Resident Support WorkerTired of living to work Work to LIVE in beautiful Shelburne! Situated a short distance from the GTA, Collingwood, Blue Mountain, Lake Simcoe, and multiple provincial parks, adventure is never far in Shelburne Ontario! This lovely town also offers a variety of restaurants, as well as a farmers’ market, and African-Caribbean grocery store! There is also a local distillery, brewery, and vineyard right in town! Whether you enjoy going out for a night on the town, shopping in the big city, spending your days at the beach, hiking, camping, or hitting the slopes in the winters, there is sure to be something for everyone in and near Shelburne!Reporting to the Director of Care and under the direction of the Registered Staff the Resident Assistant is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in tasks that require no hands-on care of the resident. Duties include transporting residents to programs, dining room and appointments within the Home; answering call bells, delivering messages to the nursing staff, maintaining organization in resident’s rooms, and maintaining supplies, assisting with resident nutrition including feeding residents and providing 1:1 resident support.Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport resident to onsite programming, dining room and internal appointments; accommodates residents’ right to choose.
• 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.
• Assists with nutrition and feeding, including but not limited to distributing cloth protects for mealtimes; setting up the dining room for mealtimes and clearing dishes after meals; assisting with feeding of residents through encouragement and coaching.
• Assist resident with hand washing before and after meals.
• Provides 1:1 resident support.
• Answer call bells and communicate residents’ concerns to staff.
• Collaborates with residents, families, and team members to maintain a positive, supportive and safe environment for all.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and advocates for the resident/family individual needs and preferences.
• Communicates positively with other staff, residents, and families.
• Demonstrates empathy, concern, and interest in providing quality care and service to resident.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Demonstrated experience and interest in working with a population of older adults.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to client centered care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Conditions of Employment

• Must have a completed Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 months); and a current 2 step TB skin test (within a year).

Interested applicants should send their resume here. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.zFI3Bw3wMbQuick Apply

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