COMPLEMENTARY CARE ASSISTANT

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading city is seeking a Complementary Care Assistant to provide comfort and wellness techniques for seniors in long-term care. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing needs and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and the chance to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in carrying out complementary care techniques with geriatric populations.
• Ability to assess resident needs and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Provides comfort and relaxation techniques to residents.
• Implements individual care plans and monitors their results.

Skills

Aromatherapy

Light Massage

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Approved certification/diploma from a community college as a Registered Aromatherapist

Job description

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Job ID: 56227

Job Category: Health Services

Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long-Term Care, LTC Regional Services

• Work Location: Lakeshore Lodge, 3197 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Etobicoke, M8V 3X5
• Job Type & Duration: Part-time, Permanent Vacancy
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $31.60 - $34.48, Wage Grade 6
• Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, up to 35 hours per week (Days, Evenings & Weekends)
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 16-Jun-2025 to 30-Jun-2025
  
  

The City's Seniors Services and Long-Term Care (SSLTC) Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City's 10 directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides comfort, relaxation and a sense of well being to residents.
• Administers comfort care techniques including aromatherapy and light massage or other techniques.
• Assesses resident needs.
• Collaborates with the unit team and makes recommendations regarding residents who will benefit from the service and resident requests for service.
• Develops individual and group comfort care plans.
• Implements individual and group interventions for residents.
• Monitors results of interventions.
• Reports responses and outcomes to the Head Nurse, RN or RPN.
• Documents the residents health care record.
• Ensures resident safety, privacy and confidentiality.
  
  

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Approved certification/diploma from a community college as a Registered Aromatherapist & Reflexologist and/or Certified Holistic Practitioner or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience in carrying out complementary care techniques and interventions (e.g. aromatherapy, light massage, hands-on treatment) with geriatric populations in long-term, palliative care or other healthcare settings.
• Experience safely carrying out techniques that promote comfort, relaxation, and a sense of well-being.
  
  

You Must Also Have

• Ability to assess resident needs and communicate findings to the multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize computer software (e.g. Word and Excel) and good keyboarding skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to travel to various work locations in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
  
  

Please Note

• As a condition of employment with the Senior Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Record Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).
• All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume or to the one used to set-up their Candidate Profile. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.
  
  

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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