Job Description Key Responsibilities: Adheres to the personalized plan of care and assists in the delivery of personal care and activities of daily living, including assistance with ambulation, positioning and transferring that may require the use of a mechanical/ Hoyer lift. Assisting or providing total personal care related to toileting, bathing and perineal care, eating dressing and personal hygiene where indicated. Facilitate or support with Residents’ move in and transfers where applicable. observe, report and document on Residents care and services provided utilizing appropriate application systems or applicable paper tools. Observe and report changes in Residents/ condition/behaviors to the nursing supervisor; to ensure appropriate follow up and assessment. Immediately communicate medical emergencies to the nursing supervisor or contact emergency medical services as appropriate or as directed. Demonstrate an understanding of Resident abilities/ required supports while fostering and encouraging independence where Residents are capable to maximize self-sufficiency. Provide Residents with cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support. Maintain Resident dignity, privacy and confidentiality. Respond to Resident//family concerns immediately by reporting to management to ensure appropriate follow up or corrective action where required. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, ensuring care equipment and assistive devices are in working order prior to use, Resident environment/including belongings, are decluttered and secured as required. Observe & report concerns to nursing supervisor related to Resident safety to implement interventions as required to mitigate risk. Engage/collaborate with other agencies that may be involved in Resident care as directed. Attend in services/ education when offered/as required to develop, reinforce or enhance knowledge and skill. Uphold/promote organizational values and philosophy’s relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct. Complete all other tasks as assigned. Adhere to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction. Time Type: Part time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
