Resident Assistant (Personal Support Worker) Senior's Health PT (J0826-0736)

Resident Assistant, Nursing and Personal Care Services, Seniors’ Health Centre: Your goal in this position is to assist nursing personnel in providing personal care to residents and perform such procedures and treatments for which you have received special instructions. You will also perform other duties associated with the activities of daily living of the residents. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

• Perform all duties in accordance with legislation, the Mission Statement, Organizational Philosophy and Administrative policies and procedures of the Seniors’ Health Centre • Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Practical Nurse in providing personal care to the residents • Communicate effectively with elderly people and colleagues • Cooperate as a member of a health care team • Have an interest in, and the ability to work with the elderly