Long Term Care Assistant

Hillside Pines; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Bridgewater, Canada is seeking a Long Term Care Assistant. The role involves assisting with therapeutic recreation to enhance the quality of life for Elders. Candidates should have a passion for senior care, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. A comfortable knowledge of technology and a commitment to the facility's mission is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a keen interest in working with the senior population in long term care.
• Able to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and time management skills.
• Willing to learn independently when trained.
• Strong interpersonal skills including active listening, empathy, effective oral and written communication.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, iPads, and other technology for enhancing elder life.
• Understanding and commitment to company mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of leisure and therapeutic recreation for Elders.

Skills

Senior Care

Nursing Home Experience

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Caregiving

Vital Signs Experience

Medical Terminology

Rota Management

Mentoring

Leadership Skill

Job description

Overview

The Long Term Care Assistant is responsible for assisting with the delivery of leisure / therapeutic recreation that enhance the quality of life for all Elders living at Hillside Pines.

Qualifications

• Must have a keen interest in working with the senior population in long term care.
• Able to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated flexibility creativity and time management skills.
• Willing to learn independently when trained
• Strong interpersonal skills including active listening empathy effective oral and written oral communication.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite Zoom iPads and any other software or equipment aimed at enhancing the life of Elders.
• Understanding and commitment to Hillside Pines Mission Vision Values and the Eden Alternative philosophy to provide quality care and service to Elders.

Key Skills

• Senior Care
• Nursing Home Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• Basic Math
• Computer Skills
• Caregiving
• Vital Signs Experience
• Medical Terminology
• Rota Management
• Mentoring
• Leadership Skill

Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1