Care Attendant

Seasons Retirement Communities; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking dedicated Care Attendants to join their compassionate team. This role is pivotal in enhancing the lives of residents through exceptional care and meaningful interactions. Candidates will provide person-centered services, ensuring safety and wellbeing while fostering a nurturing environment. Opportunities for personal and professional development abound in this supportive workplace. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact and committed to service excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in the rewarding field of senior housing.

Qualifications

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory for all applicants.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care services ensuring professionalism and compassion.
• Respond to residents' medical, physical, and emotional needs.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Medical Equipment Knowledge

Job description

Positions:

• Caregiver
• Support Aide
• Care Aide
• Care Support Attendant
• Personal Aide

NO CARE EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Our Mission to You:

As a certified Great Place to Work, Seasons believes that every single team member plays an important role in the overall happiness of our residents. We foster a culture of growth and support for our committed team members and offer opportunities for personal and professional development to advance a rewarding career in the seniors housing sector.

What We Look For:

Seasons looks for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the life of another person. We hire individuals who are committed to building meaningful relationships and strive for service excellence so our residents can be proud to call Seasons their home. Keen attention to details, going the extra mile, and putting a little “wow” into everything we do is the Seasons way!

We’re Looking for a Care Attendant:

This role will make a difference every day in the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care, nurturing relationships, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our residents and their families in accordance with Seasons' vision, mission, and values.

What You Will Do:

• Provide person-centered care services to residents ensuring professionalism, dignity, and compassion with each interaction.
• Safe medication administration (training provided by Seasons).
• As part of the care team, follow infection control measures (per Seasons’ policies/procedures) to enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff.
• Provide assistance with housekeeping tasks and laundry of residents as assigned.
• Respond to medical, physical, and emotional needs with collaboration from the Health and Wellness Manager.

Qualifications or Skills Required:

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Enrolled in the Alberta Health Care Aide (HCA) Directory (applicable to Alberta applicants only).
• Provide compassion, empathy, and understanding of Seasons’ residents.
• Communicate effectively following written and verbal instructions.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload throughout scheduled shifts.
• Knowledge of medical equipment is considered an asset (blood pressure machine, oximeter, glucometer, and/or the ability to learn these skills with training).

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen will be required.

Seasons Retirement Communities (“Seasons”) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. In accordance with Seasons’ Accessibility Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Seasons’ hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Note during COVID-19:

At the outset of the COVID-19 situation in Canada, Seasons Retirement Communities implemented heightened precautionary protocols in all of our homes. We continue to follow the advice of provincial and federal governments, our sector regulators, and local Public Health agencies. Job responsibilities are being reviewed and adjusted accordingly to ensure the well-being of the successful candidate.