Guest Attendants

**Guest Attendants** report to the Health and Wellness Manager and provide residents with physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity. Additionally, the Unregulated Care Provider demonstrates commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan
- Medication Administration according to relevant legislative requirements and organizational policies and procedures
- Provides general housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities
- Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people
- Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the supervisor and respond to medical emergencies
- Thoroughly document Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols
- Assist with dining service
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents
- Deals courteously with staff, residents, resident families and visitors
- Provide emergency first aid/care until appropriate medical care is available
- Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required
- Complete medication administration training
- Assist with administration of medication to residents
- Any and all other tasks as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:_
- PSW or Health Care Aide Certification preferred,
- Experience in Retirement or long-term care preferred,
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not mandatory,
- Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,
- Good understanding of the nursing/health and wellness process
- Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures,
- Skills and abilities contribute to organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity,
- Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned,
- Organizational and time-management skills,
- Individual and teamwork skills,
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing,
- Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required.

**What do we offer you?**
- Employee perks
- Support for personal and professional growth
- Employee benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Medication training provided

**We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.**:
**Education**: Preferred
- College or better in PSW/Health Care Aide

**Licenses & Certifications**: Preferred
- CPR
- First Aid
- PSW Certificate (Min App)

**Skills**: Preferred
- Ability to Work Collaboratively
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Keep current knowledge of regulations changes
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
- Demonstrate Empathy for the Needs of Seniors
- Experience in a Healthcare Setting
- Ability to Work Independently
- Mental and Physical Ability
- Understanding of the nursing process
- Organizational Skills
- Time-Management Skills