CHOOSE A CAREER AT CANTERBURY, WHERE COMMUNITY IS AT HOME AND LIFE IS WELL-LIVED

Come join Canterbury to help us live our vision of enhancing the role of seniors in society. You will be joining an industry leader that has been the seniors’ residence of choice in Edmonton for over 40 years. You will work alongside leaders who share the mission of providing independence, safety, comfort and connection to support meaningful lives for the Canterbury community. You will build your career in a community that is making a difference in the lives of others.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Life Enrichment Manager, the Non-Medical Companion will provide services to the resident as outlined by the supervisor and that are client focused, creative, flexible, and responsive to client needs, age appropriate, and respectful of client choice. The Personal Companion will conduct services in a positive and professional manner and adhere to facility rules, regulations and protocol as applicable. Companions shall solely represent Canterbury Foundation while on the job. It is a conflict of interest to accept private business or to volunteer for a client / other organization while employed by Canterbury Foundation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in health care with seniors.
• Training in the topics related to human development and interpersonal relationships, nutrition, shopping, food storage, use of equipment and supplies, planning and organizing of household tasks and principals of cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively with resident, supervisor, and staff.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Must be genuinely interested in seniors.

II. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide safe interactions with residents, participating in games, puzzle completion, home making activities, and other appropriate activities requiring focus, social interaction, and meet the needs or interest of the individual.

• When possible, accompany the individual on external outings, including but not limited to appointments and shopping.
• Encourage the resident to participate in social activities.
• Complies with the organizational policies and procedures, privacy standards, and relevant legislation and regulations.
• Responds and reports all concerns and complaints from residents, families, and staff to the staff nurse in accordance with the concern resolution process.
• Responds and reports all unusual incidents and critical incidents on the assigned unit to the RN.
• Promotes a safe work environment for residents, family members, co-workers and self. Reports unsafe conditions within the living and working environment. Takes required action to decrease the risk of injury immediately and/or notify the RN or Life Enrichment Supervisor of the concern.
• Maintains an ongoing program of personal learning and attends mandatory education sessions in order to maintain own competence. Seeks to benefit from opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Actively supports, promotes, and implements the vision, mission, values, and strategic directions of the Foundation.
• Other duties as required.