Guest Attendant - Part Time - Tendercare

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a compassionate individual to assist in providing direct care for residents. Responsibilities include supporting ambulation, meal service, and emotional support, with a focus on quality care. Candidates must have completed a PSW Program and possess nursing experience in long-term care. Ability to communicate positively with staff and residents, as well as competency in English, is required. This part-time role requires empathy and organizational skills to ensure timely care delivery.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program that meets the established standards.
• Nursing experience in long-term care required.
• Ability to read and write English and understand verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct care for residents including feeding and grooming.
• Encourage participation in activity programs.
• Provide emotional and social support including palliative care.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin

Education

Completed a PSW Program (600 hours)

Nursing Experience in long-term care

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
• Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.
• Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time)
• Nursing Experience in long‑term care required
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
• Ability to Speak Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset
• Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
• Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Closing Date

Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence no later than February 15, 2025, to the attention of:

Roxanne Adams, Executive Director

Tendercare Living Centre at 1020 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1W 2J6

Email: [e-mail] Fax: [phone]

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.

Time Type

Part time