Registered Practical Nurse

Sienna Senior Living; Barrie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living organization in Barrie is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide essential care and support to residents. The ideal candidate will possess a current RPN license, compassion for seniors, and strong customer service skills. You will play an integral role in enhancing the quality of life for residents through supervision, care services, and well-being support. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and vacation package

Health & Dental benefits program

RRSP with employer match

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Welcoming culture valuing diversity

Qualifications

• You must have one year experience in dining room service.
• You can work independently and/or as part of a team.
• You must legally be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with their activities of daily living.
• Answer all resident call bells and door alarms promptly.
• Provide ongoing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support.

Skills

Compassionate care for seniors

Strong customer service skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Current RPN licence

'Safe Serve' designation

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse

In this role, you'll do more than just fill a position; you'll forge enduring connections with the individuals who consider Aspira Barrieview their home. This role offers the opportunity to provide heartfelt care to our residents through your RPN duties. Every day, you will have the chance to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of both your colleagues and the residents you serve. Come be part of a team where knowing each resident by their story, not just their name, is not only achievable, it's expected. Our mission is to foster joy in everyday life! We hold a deep conviction that serving Canada's seniors is a privilege, ensuring they enjoy lives marked by comfort, dignity, and respect.

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What Sienna Offers:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• RRSP with employer match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing:

You will be a welcomed member of the Retirement team at Aspira Barrieview, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a RPN, you’ll form a deep understanding of your residents and their living experience. You will build relationships with the residents and their family members, offering a variety of support options and program choices that enrich their daily health and well-being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

How You’ll Succeed:

• Provide Resident Supervision and Assistance:
  • Support residents with their activities of daily living including eating, dressing, hygiene and grooming as per residents’ individual plans of care
• Provide Resident Care and Services:
  • Answering all resident call bells and door alarms promptly and provides courteous service.
  • Ensures that residents own personal grooming is appropriate and uniform/dress is clean, tidy and according to dress code;
  • Assist with transporting residents to and from their rooms, recreational activities, health office and dining room as required
• Support Resident Comfort & Well-being:
  • Provide ongoing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support; as well as oral and dental care
  • Completing laundry and housekeeping duties as outlined by assignments.

Who You Are:

• You are compassionate and dedicated to meaningful work that supports seniors in living life fully
• You are detailed-oriented and have and have strong customer service skills and ability to effectively communicate with residents and staff.
• You have 'Safe Serve' designation and one year experience in dining room service
• You have current RPN licence
• You can work independently and/or as a member of a team

What you need to know:

• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
• Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience

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Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process