Job Description

Position Summary

Are you passionate about serving the seniors of our province? We are looking for some workers with some life experience, who are passionate about caring for some of Newfoundland's best seniors!

The primary responsibility of the

Personal Care Worker, St. John's

for our Personal Care Home. The PCH provides quality, on-going personal care at our Port Saunders, NL location. Duties and responsibilities would include, but not limited to, aiding seniors in personal care activities, hospitality services, and creating a warm and inviting culture for seniors to call home.

Our Company

Lanes Retirement Living has been caring for seniors for over 20 years! We currently have 5 locations across Newfoundland where we strive to

serve seniors with

exceptional team members

, in a

caring community

, where everyone desires

to give back.

This is an invitation to not only join our team but also engage in this rewarding mission!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and abilities:

Education and Experience

Life experience serving others; and, Experience in a health-related industry and/or with seniors is considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities

Desire to serve seniors; Ability to provide outstanding customer service; Desire and ability to both provide and exemplify exceptional care; Flexible to cater to resident needs; Problem-solving skills; Focus on confidentiality; Strong communication skills to effectively interact with residents, family, staff, and volunteers alike; and, Basic computer skills.

Certifications:

We provide on-site training; Criminal and Vulnerable Record Check; First-Aid Certificate; Medical Report; and, Immunization Records.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be part of a team who is responsible for, but not limited to, the following responsibilities and duties:

Resident Care

Supervise/assist as required with resident bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, transferring, walking, etc; Accompany residents to outside appointments as necessary; Assist residents in daily activities such as bed making and general tidiness of their rooms; Launder residents' clothes as scheduled; Ensure all soiled linen/clothing is transported to the laundry room; Monitor changes in residents' condition and behaviour and advise the manager of changes; Document changes in progress notes; Socialize with residents; Encourage residents to stay in contact with family; Assist new residents with integration, introducing them to other residents and inviting to participate in activities; Orient new residents to the environment and routines; and, Maintain a caring and interested attitude when dealing with residents and families.

Apply today!

Lanes Retirement Living is an inclusive employer and is excited to welcome everyone to apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are excited to welcome our newest team members, so if you're interested, apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

Police Check (preferred) TB Test (preferred) Medical Record (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person