Resident Companion

We are seeking compassionate and friendly individuals to join our team as a Resident Companions in the NCU Manor. This role is ideal for those who have a passion for working with seniors and wish to make a meaningful difference in their lives. Resident Companions provide social interaction, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities to ensure our residents feel comfortable, safe, and engaged. Our Resident Companions play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by offering companionship and non-medical support in their daily lives.

Casual and part-time positions available. Hours vary by position up to maximum of 48 hours biweekly.

Why join us?
- Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Competitive wages
- Life insurance and long-term disability (LTD) plans for added peace of mind.
- RRSP matching program to support your long-term financial goals.
- Generous sick time and vacation allowances to support work-life balance.
- Years of service recognition to celebrate your dedication and contributions.

What you’ll be doing:

- **Provide Companionship**: Spend quality time with residents, offering emotional support and companionship to help alleviate loneliness, boredom and improve overall well-being.
- **Assist with Daily Activities**: Support residents with daily tasks such as housekeeping, laundry, meal assistance. As required mínimal assistance with dressing, grooming as required.
- **Engage in Social Activities**:Encourage and participate in social activities to promote mental stimulation and social interaction, including games, walks, reading, and light exercise.
- **Monitor Health and Well-being**: Observe residents for any changes in health or behavior and report concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- **Provide Mobility Assistance**: Help residents attend medical appointments, recreational outings, or social activities, as needed.
- **Create a Positive Atmosphere**:Foster a friendly, respectful, and supportive environment, ensuring residents feel valued and cared for.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need:

- Strong empathy and the ability to connect with residents in a meaningful way.
- Good verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with residents, families, and staff.
- Experience in caregiving, personal assistance, or companionship roles is preferred but not required.
- Given the cultural diversity of our Home, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
- Able to maintain regular work attendance including weekends and evenings as needed.
- Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
- All workers are encouraged to maintain satisfactory level of immunization.

If you are a compassionate individual looking for a fulfilling opportunity to support and uplift seniors, we encourage you to apply

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 12 - 24 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-01