Resident Care Aide

**At Emerald Retirement each position ensures the Resident’s safety as well as their physical, social and recreational well-being and quality of living.**

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PURPOSE OF POSITION: Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the incumbent will: assist Residents with activities of daily living work under the direction of regulated health professionals EDUCATION &
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EXPERIENCE: High School (Grade 12) graduation (or equivalent) plus an additional program of up to one year or equivalent Personal Support Worker Certificate required
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KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED: Proven ability to recognize obvious changes in the Resident's usual pattern(s). Proven ability to follow directions and care plans as determined by the Registered Staff and Director of Care. Proven ability to communicate (verbal, listening and in writing) Proven interpersonal skills to interact with Residents, team members and members of the public
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MACHINES & EQUIPMENT OPERATED Include but are not limited to: Mechanical lifts, electronic and manual Whirlpool tubs. Beds - manual, electric Office equipment required for the work - includes but is not limited to - phone, fax, photocopier, walkie-talkies.
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Accountabilities / Tasks The Incumbent is expected to: Follow the ERR philosophy of delivering care to Residents.
- Communicate with Residents, visitors and other personnel in a courteous manner.
- Ensure Resident Bill of Rights are respected.
- Work within policies and procedures determined by Emerald Retirement Residence and / or ORCA relative to the function.

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Tasks include, but are not limited to the following:
participate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team through Resident observation, prompt reporting, accurate documentation and by using techniques and therapies approved for the well being of the Resident
- assist the Resident with sensitivity and respect in the activities of daily living according to the requirements of their care plan (such as foot soaks, pericare, creams, adaptive aides, prosthesis) and as directed by registered staff
- maintain any equipment used in accordance with established procedures
- All Emerald Retirements employees are expected to: work safely and respect others in the workplace. maintain confidentiality work within policies and procedures determined by Emerald Retirement Residence and / or ORCA relative to the function
- Night shifts are required and not limited to: hourly checks, changes, 2 hour repositioning, documentation, and filing of documentation with accountability.
- Assisting Dietary at mealtimes with serving and cleaning up dishes.
- Completing Snack carts

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Qualifications:

- Experience working with seniors is preferred.
- Good physical and mental health and free from communicable disease.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid Level 3 required.
- Good understanding of the nursing process
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures.
- PSW certification, if applicable.

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Physical Demands:

- Standing for long periods of time.
- Walking short distances and up/down staircases.
- Able to complete all physical aspects of job requirements.
- 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 to individuals with impairments and disabilities.

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

**Salary**: $15.50-$17.51 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Niagara Falls, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)