Guest Attendant (UCP) - Reg Part Time [IEM RR PSW N2 0.40] - AgeCare Elmira

AgeCare; Woolwich; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A retirement residence in Ontario seeks a Guest Attendant to deliver personal care and support services to residents. The ideal candidate should have experience in personal care, a high school diploma, and preferably post-secondary education in related fields. This role involves maintaining a safe environment and working collaboratively with other staff to enhance resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in providing laundry, food, or personal care services.
• Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Post secondary education in related care fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and other services to residents.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for residents.
• Participates as a member of the work team and supports other team members.

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Guest Attendant provides personal care and other services to residents in a safe and efficient manner, according to the policies and procedures of the retirement residence. This role assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, and other staff members.

What Is In It For You

• Provides services and interacts with residents in a professional manner.
• Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision‑making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Health and Wellness Manager.
• Participates as a member of the work team and provides support to other team members.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors, and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assists and attends to residents’ special needs as required.
• Provides food preparation, dining room service, busing and dishwashing services in accordance with established work routines.
• Provides personal laundry services for residents in accordance with established work routines.
• Maintains work and storage areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Operates and cleans equipment, furniture and cleans and maintains all resident areas as per work routines.

What You Will Need

• Previous work experience in providing laundry, food, or personal care services.
• Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Post secondary education in related care fields [e.g. Personal Support Worker (PSW), Health Care Aide (HCA) or Developmental Services Worker (DSW) certification] is preferred.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!