Retirement Home Attendant

Home: Seaforth

Location: Seaforth, ON

Position: Retirement Home Attendant

Tired of living to work? Work to LIVE in beautiful Seaforth! Located in the heart of Huron County, Seaforth is only a short distance from the shores of Lake Huron/Grand Bend, and is also close to the city of London and town of Stratford. There are many activities residents of Seaforth can enjoy, such as all the joys beach life has to offer, as well as year-round camping and amazing outdoor activities at Pinery Provincial Park. There are also flea markets, farmers markets, and numerous restaurants and art galleries around 'Ontario's West Coast'. And, with Hensall Heritage Hall, and the Stratford Theatre close by, you're never far from amazing live theatre!

Ask yourself three questions:

1. Are you looking for a role with tons of opportunity for career advancements?
2. Are you ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort?
3. Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long term care?

If the answer is yes, we would love to know more about you!

Southbridge Care Homes is looking for a Retirement Home Attendant to join our team. This role is responsible for the care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability. The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person will always encourage and remain empathetic to the clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Home assistance - Provide light housekeeping. Meal service and nourishments. Medication dispensing. Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming. .

• Companionship - Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time

Interested applicants should send their resume here. 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.