Who we are?
At The Dunfield Retirement Residence, we are a luxurious community in the Heart of Toronto committed to our residents’ care, happiness, and well-being. As part of our team, you’ll play an integral role in enriching the lives of our residents, working in a dynamic, high-end setting.
We’re looking for dedicated, positive individuals who enjoy working with seniors and are eager to make a difference. If you thrive in a friendly, fast-paced environment, The Dunfield is the place for you!
Job Summary:
Provides personal care to assist resident in their daily activities and personal hygiene and supports their physical, social and emotional needs, in accordance with The Dunfield’s policies and mission, relevant government standards, and residents' rights.
Responsibilities:
- Observe and report changes in the residents' physical and emotional condition; provide input into the care plan and implements the guidelines in the plan.
- Delivers personal care to promote comfort and safety for the resident during activities of daily living.
- Assist residents with ambulation / escorting.
- Transfer residents as required.
- Supervise or assist residents with toileting, bathing, meals and feedings as required.
- Make beds, tidy suites, clean up bodily fluids of building as required.
- Review memos and other communications, complete all required charting and documentation on data sheets and in clinical progress notes and provide end of shift report to the team.
- Assist residents with ambulation, provide emergency medical care and respond to call bells and assist as necessary.
- Ensure accurate records are maintained for "extra charges" to be billed to residents.
- Carry out treatment and give medications according to the policy and procedure.
- Maintain effective communication and good relationship with residents, families, Power of Attorney (POA) and the inter-disciplinary team members.
- Participates as a team member in co-operation with other departments to ensure quality care of the resident. Provides input into the plan of care plan and assist with scheduling six month assessment appointments
- Complies with health and safety, sanitation and infection control procedures to minimize the risk to residents
- Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team or students, as assigned
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Graduate from an approved Personal Support Worker course
- Certification of Dementia Care Training from the Alzheimer Society is required
- Experience in retirement residence or nursing home an asset
- Current CPR certificate and first aid
- Good interpersonal skills
- Be knowledgeable of the Tenant Protection Act, Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority, Resident Rights and its Standards and to complete ORCA training.
We are proud to be an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all our locations and in our hiring practices. We believe in hiring the best talent whose skills and abilities contribute to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation throughout the application process, please inform us and we will work with you to ensure your needs are accommodated.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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