Greeter -Parry Place

at  Beacon Community Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of recognized post-secondary education in related field and/or a combination of education and experience
• First Aid and CPR Certified
• Food Safe Level 1
• Experience working front-line with seniors and a vulnerable population
• Able to respond compassionately to individuals experiencing distress
• Knowledge of issues related to seniors
• One-to-one support and group facilitation experience

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure knowledge of current Provincial Health Orders and policies/proceduresEnsure adequate PPE supplies are available and restocked, report to Manager when supplies are low
• Ensure all persons entering the facility know the sign in/out procedure
• Responsible for daily light housekeeping and sanitization of high touch areas
• Perform monthly hand hygiene audits
• Assist with phone calls, break coverage and administrative tasks
• Interact with families, residents and visitors
• Observes residents and reports unsafe conditions and noticeable behavioral, physical and or cognitive changes to the Manager.
• Alert Manager of any health and safety, security or other concerns
• Support cook with daily food service and clean up
• Deliver recreational activities with residents both one to one and in groups in collaboration with the Recreation Coordinator
• Ensure resident safety and well-being during planned recreation activities i.e. appropriate clothing and footwear; ensuring safe transportation is provided to and from all offsite activities
• Encourage participation and maintain optimum resident involvement by gathering residents for activities.
• Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for activities, and does related clean up.
• Report low engagement for activities to recreation coordinator
• Evaluate and maintain supplies, and report any malfunctioning of equipment to manager or recreation coordinator
• Participates in the Resident Council Meetings, Dining Room Committee, and other meetings or events at the facility
• Promotes and maintains positive communication with the residents and staff
• Support volunteers with recreation activities
• Assist the Manager with the visiting processes
• Attends staff training, information sessions and meetings as required.
• Perform monthly life line checks
• Understand and perform safety and security procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about improving the lives of seniors
• Skilled in working with volunteers
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated & shows Initiative
• Sound judgment
• Conflict resolution skills
• Computer skills including MS Office applications
• Excellent time management skills