Care Provider/ Psw

_Are you looking to join a Team where you enjoy coming to work? Where there is a sense of Family and mutual support? That is what you will find at Le Pavillon Retirement Residence. We are a fully-bilingual retirement residence, with 82 suites and amazing residents. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with seniors._
- At Le Pavillon we pride ourselves on ensuring a safe and caring environment for all of our residents._

**CARE PROVIDER**

**Qualifications**:
1. Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset.

2. Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.

3. Good physical and mental health and free from communicable disease.

4. Certified in CPR and First Aid recommended.

5. Good understanding of the nursing process

6. Good written and verbal communication skills.

7. Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures.

8. PSW certification an asset

**Physical Demands**:

- Standing for long periods of time.
- Walking short distances
- Typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently.
- Pulling/pushing/lifting to open and/or relocate binders, carts, etc. up to 10lbs.
- Bending, kneeling, providing walking support for residents in the provision of resident care where required.
- Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen.
- Hearing differences in phone ring tones and/or in fire system horns or alerts for emergency response purposes.
- Speaking/communicating with individuals.

**Job Description: Resident Care**

1. Notifies the Director of Care of any resident and/or family concerns.

2. Attends and actively participates in daily communication meetings

3. Provides feedback in the assessment of every resident and in the development of the Plan of Care.

4. Answers call bells when necessary.

5. Observe and report any resident changes in condition

6. Complete nursing documentation if applicable as per residence policies and guidelines.

7. Deals courteously with staff, residents, resident families and visitors.

8. Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.

9. Strives to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns, history and basic human needs.

10. Assist with monthly blood pressures and weights as assigned.

11. Provide emergency first aid/nursing care until appropriate medical care is available.

12. Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required.

13. Assist with any other duties as directed by the Director of Care.

**Job Description: Risk Management and General Safety**

1. Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.

2. Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.

3. Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.

4. Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.

5. Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies.

6. Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.

General**
- Perform all other job duties as assigned
- Refer and adhere to all policies and procedures as they are in effect.

Please note: We are currently hiring for evenings (3-11pm) part-time and full-time.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $15.50-$18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location