Resident Assistant

Casual, Hourly 

2799 Yew Street, Vancouver, BC V6K 4W2 

Our Mission to
You:

As a
certified Great Place to Work, Seasons believes that every single team member
plays an important role in the overall happiness of our residents. We foster a
culture of growth and support for our committed team members and offer opportunities
for personal and professional development to advance a rewarding career in the
seniors housing sector.

What We Look For:

Seasons looks for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the life of another person. We hire individuals who are committed to building meaningful relationships and strive for service excellence so our residents can be proud to call Seasons their home. Keen attention to details, going the extra mile and putting a little "wow" into everything we do is the Seasons way 

Your Opportunity 

We're looking for a Resident Assistant. This role plays a critical role in delivering high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring that their daily living needs are met with kindness, professionalism, and respect. This position helps create a comfortable, safe, and fulfilling environment for residents, in alignment with the community's mission. 

What You Will Do: 

• Assist residents with daily
  personal care tasks, including grooming, dressing, bathing, and mobility, as
  required and directed by the community nurse or department manager.
• Follow care plans and provide
  support for residents' specific health needs, ensuring that assistance is
  delivered in accordance with individual care requirements.
• Maintain accurate and
  up-to-date documentation of care provided, including daily logs and resident
  observations, in compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Help residents with daily
  living activities, such as meal assistance, laundry, and housekeeping, to
  support their comfort and well-being.
• Ensure that residents' laundry
  is collected, cleaned, and returned in a timely manner, ensuring all items are
  properly handled and maintained.
• Support meal service by
  assisting with meal delivery, ensuring that residents receive the correct
  meals, and providing help with feeding as needed.
• Assist in the planning and
  execution of resident activities and recreation programs, encouraging
  participation and ensuring that programs are engaging and suitable for
  residents' needs.
• Perform light housekeeping
  tasks such as cleaning resident rooms, common areas, and maintaining a clean
  and comfortable environment for residents.
• Deliver compassionate,
  respectful, and person-centered care to residents, ensuring that their
  individual needs and preferences are met to enhance their quality of life.
• Provide assistance to the
  residents at all hours of the day and night, ensuring continuity of care and
  support across shifts.

 Qualifications or Skills Required: 

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory
• Successful completion of a recognized health assistant program,
  including a medication management certificate
• Experience working with seniors in a high-quality, service-oriented
  community/organization (Preferred)
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Products (Preferred)
• Current registration with the appropriate provincial Registry (Required)
• CPR and First Aid designation (Required)

All
applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of
employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector
screen, will be required.
Seasons
Retirement Communities ("Seasons") is an equal opportunity employer and
welcomes applications from all interested parties. In accordance with Season's
Accessibility Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of
Season's hiring process.

We thank
all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for further
consideration will be contacted.

Note during COVID-19: At the outset of the COVID-19
situation in Canada, Seasons Retirement Communities implemented heightened
precautionary protocols in all of our homes. We continue to follow the advice
of provincial and federal governments, our sector regulators and local Public
Health agencies. Job responsibilities are being reviewed and adjusted
accordingly to ensure the well-being of the successful candidate.