Guest Attendant (Retirement Home)

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.; Harrison; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Caring and comfortable space

Job summary

Caressant Care is seeking a Guest Attendant to join our team in Harriston, Ontario. This casual position offers competitive wages and benefits with orientation and a collective agreement framework.

Candidates should have suitable formal education, experience with vulnerable people, and knowledge of the Retirement Homes Act, 2010. First Aid/CPR and Safe Food Handling are preferred, with English literacy essential.

Qualifications

• Suitable formal education is required.
• Experience with vulnerable people is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 is desired.
• Candidate should be able to work independently and follow directions.
• Good communication skills in English are essential.
• First Aid and CPR certification is expected.
• Safe Food Handling certification is preferred.

Skills

Formal education

Experience with vulnerable people

Retirement Homes Act 2010

Independent work

Follow verbal/written directions

English literacy

First Aid & CPR

Safe Food Handling

Punctual and reliable

Education

Suitable formal education

Job description

Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Guest Attendant to join our team of care providers.

Location

Harriston, Ontario

Time Type

Casual

About Caressant Care

For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and 10 retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.

At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide opportunities to learn and grow, whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.

What We Offer…

• At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
• A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
• Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
• Competitive wages and benefits.

What You Bring…

• Suitable formal education
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Working knowledge of the 'Retirement Homes Act, 2010'
• Able to work independently
• Willing and able to accept verbal and/or written direction
• Good communication skills, able to read and write in the English language
• First Aid and CPR-certified
• Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Punctual and reliable

The starting rate of pay is $21.07 per hour with increases after orientation is complete, and the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization's success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 519-539-0408.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.