Guest Attendant

**_“How do you live in the moment?”_**

**Guest Attendants **report to the Health and Wellness Manager and provide residents with physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan
- Medication Administration according to relevant legislative requirements and organizational policies and procedures
- Provides general housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities
- Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people
- Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the supervisor and respond to medical emergencies
- Thoroughly document Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols
- Assist with dining service
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents
- Deals courteously with staff, residents, resident families and visitors
- Provide emergency first aid/care until appropriate medical care is available
- Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required
- Complete medication administration training
- Assist with administration of medication to residents
- Any and all other tasks as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:_
- PSW or Health Care Aide Certification preferred,
- Experience in Retirement or long-term care preferred,
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not mandatory,
- Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,
- Good understanding of the nursing/health and wellness process,
- Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures,
- Skills and abilities contribute to organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity,
- Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned,
- Organizational and time-management skills,
- Individual and teamwork skills,
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing,
- Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required.

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.