Resident Service Aide

Job Description

1 Full-Time Evenings – Extendicare Peterborough

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of Long-Term Care and home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care
throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Applications are invited to apply to the Full Time/ Part Time positions of Resident Service Aide, to work in our 174-bed long-term care home located in Peterborough, Ontario.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Resident Service Aide will be scheduled to work directly with residents and in all departments. This includes nursing, support services, administration, and program services. As a valued member of Long-Term Care Services, you will demonstrate a commitment to resident safety by providing quality services in accordance with the organization’s mission and vision. Responsibilities may include tasks, meal service, and clerical. This position assumes an active role in the infection prevention and control program and assists with the orientation of new staff as required.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Experience with an older adult population an asset
• Strong customer and resident service skills. Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset
• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral communication skills
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)
• Adheres to established department polices, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire safety, environment, and infection control
• Participate in facility meetings and attends in-service education programs as assigned
• Knowledge or willingness to learn environment cleaning, laundry, and related processes including assisting resident with organizing and tidying their room, supporting with meals, 1:1 recreation activities, sorting and labelling resident items
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, reach, lift for significant periods throughout the shift
• Ability to work safety, following established safety practices and procedures

CLOSING DATE: July 31, 2024

Interested applicants may forward their resume to the attention of

Danielle Thomas, Resident Program Manager

danielle.thomas@extendicare.com

In Ontario, Extendicare, Paramed Home Health Care, and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

Time Type:

Full 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.