Description:
Symphony Resident Specialists support residents with all activities of daily living, including personal care, dining, activities, light housekeeping, and socialization. Understands and embraces the philosophy of validation and reminiscing for our residents with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. Has a clear understanding and demonstrated ability to provide resident centered care vs. task centered care. Resident Specialist would assist residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)
Job Qualifications
- Compassion, Common Sense and Empathy required
- Strong team orientation
- Demonstrates a positive, flexible work style and approach to the implementation of change
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Possesses current First Aid certificate or willing to acquire
- Certification as a personal support worker or equivalent is an asset, but not required if you possess the correct personality traits and have a desire to genuinely care for the senior population
- Must be able to communicate in English (written, verbal, reading) to a minimum High School Level. French language skills are an asset.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
