Student Resident Aide

_**Fairfield Park.**_**..**we are _a family orientated and operated long-term care home that provides safe, quality and compassionate care and services to our community, continually striving for excellence._
- We are committed to making Fairfield Park the residents' home. Our values include:_ _Respect, Innovation, Growth, Holistic Care, Teamwork & Safety._

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to client centered care
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Schedule and facilitate outdoor, indoor, window, virtual & telephone visits with residents and friends/family.
- Transport residents to onsite programming, dining room and internal appointments
- Perform tasks such as: answering phones, calling out shifts through web based call out program.
- Assist residents with hand washing before and after meals.
- Spend time with residents engaging in outdoor walks and activities such as reading, card games and puzzles.
- Provides 1:1 resident support.
- Answer call bells and communicate residents’ concerns to staff.
- Collaborates with residents, families and team members to maintain a positive, supportive and safe environment for all.
- Be mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned.
- Communicate positively with other staff, residents and families.
- Demonstrate empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion and work safely at all times.
- Follow all workplace policies and procedures.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $15.50-$16.98 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wallaceburg, ON N8A 4M2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- The Ministry's Immunization Policy requires staff in long term care homes to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as well as have a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, if eligible. Do you meet this criteria?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person