POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Resident Service Aide/Housekeeping/Dietary Aide is responsible in assisting with the day-to-day operations of the lodge with the ultimate goal of ensuring the residents receive a high quality of care.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

· Grade 12 or equivalent
· Personal Support Worker certification or equivalent training and/or a minimum of two years’ experience working with seniors
· Physically fit to perform all responsibilities and activities and knowledge of proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to avoid injury on the job
· Possess good organizational skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Must provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance.

· Always display a pleasant and courteous disposition when dealing with residents and staff
· Exhibit a desire to work with seniors
· Cooperate with other staff members and community resource personnel who are working in the lodge realizing that all workers are part of a “Team” to provide the best possible service to help improve and maintain the quality of life for residents of Rotary House
· Be able to work without supervision and the ability to cope with unexpected situations and/or minor problems that may arise from time to time
· Be able to offer resident assistance with a variety of care needs as required along with assisting with disoriented residents
· Provide porter of offer “stand by” assistance to those residents requiring assistance to and from their room
· Answer phone and receive visitors
· Perform housekeeping/dietary duties as per shift schedule
· Perform other responsibilities and activities as may be assigned from time to time.