Companion

Springcreekcareers; Canada; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on food

On-site parking

Wellness program

Job summary

Origin is seeking a compassionate companion to support residents with daily living activities and meaningful engagement. You will work one-on-one to enrich residents' lives, following Origin's care philosophy and procedures.

The role requires courteously addressing questions from residents and families, and reporting concerns to your supervisor. You will also assist with meals, light housekeeping, and safe transportation within the community, while participating in education sessions and safety

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors and knowledge of the aging process.
• Current CPR training or certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one engagement with residents to enrich daily living activities.
• Educate new team members on the companion program philosophy and procedures.
• Address residents, families, and visitors politely; report questions or concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Experience with seniors

CPR trained

Job description

Our companions will embrace Origin’s policies, procedures and philosophies which are described as “The Origin Way” Companions are responsible for one on one care offering support for daily living activities and engagement. The ultimate goal is to further enrich and foster the active healthy lifestyle that Origin has to offer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report to Life Enrichment coordinator with focus on engaging residents to further enrich their lives on a 1 on 1 basis
• Educate new team members with the philosophy of the companion program
• Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, resident’s families and visitors, reports any questions or concerns to supervisor
• Notifies the supervisor of any staff/resident incidents, completes documentation as required
• Supervises residents in dining room when required.
• Delivers meal trays to residents when requiredDoes light housekeeping for residents as neededTransports or escorts residents through the community safely.
• Assists and/or facilitates recreational activitiesCompletes all documentation and communicates with supervisor about activities, needs and problems related to residents care and/or safety.
• Basic computer knowledgeEnsures personal grooming is appropriate and uniform is clean, tidy in accordance to dress codeCarries out all duties in a safe mannerParticipates in education sessions, fire and evacuation drills and WHMIS trainingDemonstrates personal attributes and communication skills that foster customer satisfaction at all timesPerforms other related duties as required

Requirements

• Experience working with seniors and knowledge of the aging process
• Current CPR training

Perks and Discounts

• Discounts on food
• On-site parking
• Wellness program