Resident Assistant

Casual, Hourly

2799 Yew Street, Vancouver, BC V6K 4W2

**Our Mission to You**:
As a certified Great Place to Work®, Seasons believes that every single team member plays an important role in the overall happiness of our residents. We foster a culture of growth and support for our committed team members and offer opportunities for personal and professional development to advance a rewarding career in the seniors housing sector.

**What We Look For**:
Seasons looks for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the life of another person. We hire individuals who are committed to building meaningful relationships and strive for service excellence so our residents can be proud to call Seasons their home. Keen attention to details, going the extra mile and putting a little “wow” into everything we do is the Seasons way

**Your Opportunity**

We’re looking for a Resident Assistant. This role plays a critical role in delivering high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring that their daily living needs are met with kindness, professionalism, and respect. This position helps create a comfortable, safe, and fulfilling environment for residents, in alignment with the community's mission.

**What You Will Do**:

- Assist residents with daily personal care tasks, including grooming, dressing, bathing, and mobility, as required and directed by the community nurse or department manager.
- Follow care plans and provide support for residents’ specific health needs, ensuring that assistance is delivered in accordance with individual care requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of care provided, including daily logs and resident observations, in compliance with health and safety protocols.
- Help residents with daily living activities, such as meal assistance, laundry, and housekeeping, to support their comfort and well-being.
- Ensure that residents’ laundry is collected, cleaned, and returned in a timely manner, ensuring all items are properly handled and maintained.
- Support meal service by assisting with meal delivery, ensuring that residents receive the correct meals, and providing help with feeding as needed.
- Assist in the planning and execution of resident activities and recreation programs, encouraging participation and ensuring that programs are engaging and suitable for residents’ needs.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning resident rooms, common areas, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment for residents.
- Deliver compassionate, respectful, and person-centered care to residents, ensuring that their individual needs and preferences are met to enhance their quality of life.
- Provide assistance to the residents at all hours of the day and night, ensuring continuity of care and support across shifts.

**Qualifications or Skills Required**:

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Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory**:

- Successful completion of a recognized health assistant program, including a medication management certificate
- Experience working with seniors in a high-quality, service-oriented community/organization (preferred)
- Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Products (preferred)
- Current registration with the appropriate provincial Registry (required)
- CPR and First Aid designation (required)

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.