Guest Attendant

Devonshire Retirement Residences; Windsor; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement residence in Windsor seeks compassionate Guest Attendants to provide high-quality personal care to residents. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor well-being, and ensure safety while fostering a culture of kindness. Join us to make a difference in the lives of seniors and contribute to their well-being in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional growth

Employee benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Matching RRSP contribution

Medication training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in Retirement or long-term care preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan.
• Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the supervisor.
• Provide emergency first aid/care until appropriate medical care is available.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

PSW or Health Care Aide Certification

Job description

How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

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.

Guest Attendants report to the Health and Wellness Manager and provide residents with physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity. Additionally, the Unregulated Care Provider demonstrates commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Responsibilities :

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan,
• Medication Administration according to relevant legislative requirements and organizational policies and procedures,
• Provides general housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities,
• Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people,
• Monitor residents’ well-being, report changes to the supervisor, and respond to medical emergencies,
• Thoroughly document Activities of Daily Living (ADLs),
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols,
• Assist with dining service,
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents,
• Deals courteously with the team members, residents, resident families, and visitors,
• Provide emergency first aid / care until appropriate medical care is available,
• 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

Qualifications :

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows :

• PSW or Health Care Aide Certification preferred,
• Experience in Retirement or long-term care preferred,
• 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 the 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,
• 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), and two supervisory references are required

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee benefits (only included if specific to the role)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (only included if specific to the role)
• Matching RRSP contribution (only included if specific to the role)
• Medication training provided (only included if specific to the role)

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director / Manager / Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.