Lodging Attendant

March 27, 2021 Cook

Job Overview

Job title: Lodging Attendant

Company: Southbridge Care Homes

Job description: Home: Errinrung

Location: Thornbury, ON

Position: Lodging Attendant

Contracts Available: full time or part time

Tired of living to work? Work to LIVE in beautiful Thornbury! Only a 12 minute walk from the beach, and right next to numerous cafes, pubs, a yoga studio, a park, and many other fun things to do, our Errinrung Care Home is a great place for a rewarding work-life balance. Situated in Thornbury, near Collingwood, Blue Mountain, and Wasaga beach, the adventure never ends no matter what season!

What your typical workday could look like:

Take a walk down by the lake to take in the gorgeous sunrise!
Breathe in a breath of that fresh, nature infused air, and feel it relax every muscle in your body almost like magic, a…
Arrive at work feeling clear and refreshed!
At the end of your day, hit the yoga studio, take a stroll around town to the many restaurants, or walk on back to the beach for another dose of relaxation!

Under the direction of the Retirement Home Manager and Executive Director, the Lodge Attendant provides direct personal and nursing care to residents to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, bathing, and grooming.
Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.
Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control.
Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.
Housekeeping duties.
Medication administration in accordance with the 8 Rights of Medication Administration.

Qualifications

Experience as a Health Care Aid, PSW or related skills preferred.
Knowledge and experience in Medication Administration preferred
Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required.
Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned.
Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents, and families.
Demonstrates empathy, concern, and interest in providing quality care and service to residents.
Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Interested applicants should apply through . we would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.