Care Attendant Memory Care Jobs in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Care Attendant Memory Care
Top Benefits
About the role
40 Ross Street St Thomas, ON
Hourly Temporary Full Time
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Memory Care Attendant. This role will make a difference every day in the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care, memorable moments by nurturing relationships with our residents and providing safety and wellbeing of our residents in their home. This role will also assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, their families’ and other staff.
What You’ll Do
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Provide person-centered care services to residents with dementia/cognitive impairment (including medication administration) ensuring professionalism, dignity and compassion with each interaction of residents
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As part of the care team, follow infection control measures (per Seasons’ policies/procedures) to enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff
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Provide assistance with activity programs, housekeeping tasks (i.e. making beds, general cleaning) and laundry of residents as assigned
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Respond to resident medical/physical/emotional needs with collaboration from Memory Care Manager/Health and Wellness Manager
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Perform set-up, serving and tear down services for daily meal services as well as assist residents with walking to and from dining room and assist with eating
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Promote and support a person-centered approach to care and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with residents and co-workers by committing to making every interaction positive and meaningful
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Complete all necessary education requirements in a timely manner as required
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All other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
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Previous experience providing personal care in healthcare environment is preferred
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Enrolled in the Alberta Health Care Aide (HCA) Directory (Applicable to Alberta applicants only)
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Knowledge of medical equipment is considered an asset (blood pressure machine, oximeter, glucometer- and/or the ability to learn these skills with training)
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Empathy and compassion for the needs of the elderly with a specific focus on individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
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Ability to communicate effectively following written and verbal instructions
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Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload throughout scheduled shift
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Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents, team members and guests
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Current First Aid and CPR certification
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Current Safe Food Handler’s certification
What We Offer
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A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
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Competitive compensation and benefits
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Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
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A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents
Additional Requirements
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Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory
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Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday Line 3 - Temporary Full Time 60 hours biweekly 7am - 3pm
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About Seasons Retirement Communities
Established in 2009, Seasons is a Canadian company that owns and operates retirement communities in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Our company has grown an impressive three times its original size, with 25 locations in ON, AB, and BC, employing over 1,700 team members! Our management team has extensive experience in the senior housing sector and has developed a culture that is dedicated to providing residents with the superior care and customer service they so deserve.
The Seasons vision statement is Connect, Care, Change. These three words define our vision for exceptional customer service. Seasons believes that when we genuinely connect with and care about our residents, we can positively change their lives. We want our residents to feel proud to call us home and know they are surrounded by people who genuinely care.
Seasons Retirement Communities is proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
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