Resident Services Aide Pt Evenings

Resident Services Aide Part-Time (Evenings) – Extendicare New Orchard Lodge 2 Positions available Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of long-term care and home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada Applications are invited to apply for the RSA-E position of Resident Services Aide, to work in our 109 -bed long-term care home located in Ottawa, Ontario, Ontario Reporting to the Program Manager, the RSA-E will be scheduled to work directly with residents and in all departments. This includes nursing, support services, administration, and program services. As a valued member of Long-Term Care Services, you will demonstrate a commitment to resident safety by providing quality services in accordance with the organization’s mission and vision. Responsibilities may include resident specific programming, companionship, portering, light resident housekeeping and laundry tasks, meal service, and clerical. This position assumes an active role in the infection prevention and control program and assists with the orientation of new staff as required. RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures CLOSING DATE: September 1st, 2023 Interested applicants are invited to apply for the position via Workday. 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.
• Participates in facility meetings and attends in-service education programs as assigned
• Knowledge or willingness to learn environmental cleaning, laundry, and related processes including assisting residents with organizing and tidying their room, supporting with meals, 1:1 recreational activity, sorting and labelling resident items.
• Strong customer and resident service skills. Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset
• Grade 12 Diploma
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Experience with an older adult population an asset
• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire safety, environment, and infection control
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, reach, lift for significant periods throughout the shift.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.