Tenant Companion- Part Time Evenings

Cogir Senior Living Canada; Winnipeg; Sur place; CAD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Cogir Senior Living Canada is seeking a Part-Time Tenant Companion for evening shifts in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The role involves providing support, cueing, and supervision to residents in supportive housing, promoting independence and dignity in a safe environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication reminders, meals, and engaging tenants in meaningful social activities. A high school diploma and compassionate, independent teamwork are preferred; vulnerability checks

Qualifications

• English fluency in both written and verbal communication

Responsabilités

• Provides cueing, direction and assistance with personal supports, hygiene and safe ambulation
• Provides medication reminders and assists with non-prescription medications per site protocol
• Maintains tenant suites and common areas in a safe, clean, and comfortable condition
• Orientates tenants during move-ins and transfers with a warm, welcoming approach
• Encourages and supports social and recreational activities for tenants
• Ensures a safe environment by following safety policies and guidelines
• Assists with meals and snacks in a relaxed dining environment
• Collaborates with supervisory/management staff
• Works in a position of trust with vulnerable adults

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference.

The Tenant Companion is a multi-functional worker who provides support and supervision to individuals in Supportive Housing, promoting independence, dignity and self-esteem within a safe and secure environment. The Tenant Companion supports tenants through cueing, reminders and assistance with a variety of everyday tasks. The Tenant Companion encourages and supports social and leisure activities helping to keep tenants active, happy and engaged.

This is a Part-Time Evening position

Key Responsibilities

• Provides cueing, direction and assistance as needed with personal supports, hygiene and safe ambulation on a daily basis;
• Provides medication reminders from pre-measured, pre-packaged medication and assist with non-prescription medications as per site protocol;
• Ensures tenant suite and common area(s) are maintained in a safe, clean and comfortable condition, encouraging tenant participation as appropriate;
• To orientate tenants move in and internal transfers where applicable; using a warm and welcoming approach;
• Conducts and encourages meaningful social and recreational activities, respecting individual choice;
• Provides a safe environment for the tenants by ensuring adherence to workplace safety and health regulations as well as site policies and guidelines;
• Participates in the delivery and service of meals and snacks to tenants within a relaxed and pleasurable dining environment
• Works collaboratively with supervisory/management staff;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants currently employed as a Tenant Companion
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Life and work experience in a relevant area, caring for the elderly preferred
• Ability to work independently in a home setting and to function as a team member
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload; to recognize and pursue self-development
• English fluency in both written and verbal communication
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.