Job Description

Responsibilities & Duties

Communicate effectively with residents that have dementia. Be able to convince the residents and provide emotional support to resident.

Support clients who can't move on their own.

Communicate effectively between the care coordinator, the pharmacy and other health care providers regarding residents changes and needs.

ADL needs for residents are fulfilled as per care plan. This includes personal hygiene, nail care, oral care, skin care, toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming.

Ensure residents receive their medications on time and that medication is administered properly according to the training.

Prepare & Serve meals according to the recipe book and resident's restrictions.

Coordinate with Health Care Professionals to learn how to provide Specialized Care to meet the needs of those residents that require it.

Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment.

Observe and report any changes in resident's functional and cognitive behavior to the care coordinator.

Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

Keep certificates updated according as per requirement.

Qualifications & Requirement

Please note all certificates need to be updated if they are expired.

Atleast 2 years of experience in long-term care or personal care home or related field.

Vulnerable Sector Police Check (Needs to be done within last 3 years from date of employment and must not show any convictions).

Medication Module (A free course which needs to be completed. Please speak to HR at Beacon House).

Personal Care Worker Course (Must be completed within 3 months of employment).

First Aid (Can be done online and must be completed within 3 months of employment).

Food Safety (Can be done online and must be completed within 3 months of employment).

This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $15.00-$16.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person