To Apply: Please send your resume to manager@westmountestates.ca.
Job Description
The Position
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” — Dalai Lama
We are seeking energetic and caring individuals to join our expanding team!
Resident Care Workers (RCW) are an integral part of our team and play a very important role in the daily lives of our residents – this is why we seek out individuals who have a zest for life and a passion for helping people!
The position of RCW is a rewarding career path in which you get to enrich people’s lives with every interaction – creating connections and cultivating a community.
Qualifications Required
Must be able to read and communicate effectively
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors and the ability to treat residents with an abundance of respect, dignity, and care
Conduct role professionally with a pleasant a positive demeanour
Ability to apply tact, discretion, and sound judgement
Trustworthy, reliable, and dependable
Shows initiative and a commitment to excellence
Maintains confidentiality of resident and staff information
Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills
Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints in a busy environment
Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
Must be able to operate related equipment
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
Must be able to respond to emergency situations in a calm and controlled manner
Must have/obtain First Aid Certification
Key Responsibilities
Assist and attend to care needs of the residents and daily activities – including, but not limited to: medication administration, bathing, dressing, feeding, mouth/denture care, nail care, eye care, toileting and catheter care
Maintain work areas in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
Encourage and facilitate residents’ participation in recreation and social wellness programs on a daily basis
Provide resident companionship
Document residents’ daily care – observing and reporting any changes in residents’ health condition and/or behaviour to immediate supervisor
Perform housekeeping/laundry duties as per residence protocol and/or to meet the needs of residents
Participate as a member of the Care Team and provide support to the Administration and Management teams as required
Observe and adhere to all policies and procedures, work standards, and safety regulations
Assist and attend to special needs of the residents as required
All other duties as assigned and consistent with ensuring the highest quality of care for each resident
In addition, the successful candidate will be required to project the appropriate image and focus on superior customer service in their dealings with residents, families, and guests.
Related education and/or experience within the personal care home industry is an asset.
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Our Organization
Excella Lifestyles is a leader in seniors’ accommodation, care, and services in Newfoundland; built on a more than 25-year history of helping seniors live life to the fullest.
Our mission is to provide outstanding retirement living that enhances the life of our residents and their families. Our team is brought together by a common set of core values which form the bedrock of our organization(s).
Core Values
Respect | Honesty | Integrity | Compassion | Service Excellence | Quality
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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To Apply
Please send your resume to bev_russell@excellalifestyles.com