Provide personal care to clients in accordance with administrative policies and recognized nursing principles.
Participate in the activation process to promote clients’ physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Observe and report significant changes in clients’ physical and emotional condition; document in PCC.
Assist residents with activities of daily living including laundry, housekeeping, oxygen tank filling as needed, personal care, bathing, weights, and stockings as required.
Provide meal assistance including meal service, clean up, and reset.
Maintain professional work ethics and effective working relationships with employees, clients, families, and community stakeholders.
Provide input into development and revision of policies and procedures related to Quality Risk Management programs; complete fall and incident reporting in PCC.
Effectively utilize electronic systems provided.
Maintain a safe environment and follow safe work practices and procedures.
Respond immediately to client emergencies and the emergency response system; assess and acquire assistance from registered staff if necessary.
Input into client care plan and assessment and complete required documentation in PCC.
Assist with orientation of new staff members and students.
Participate in educational in-services, identify personal and group educational needs, and set work-related goals with the Supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
Perform other duties as assigned, including redeployment in emergency situations.
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Retirement Home Act and related County of Simcoe policies
Requirements summary
Grade 12 OSSD (or educational equivalency per County policy).
Ability to work with others in an inter-professional care team.
Good physical condition to meet physical demands of the position.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision; reliability and trustworthiness.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good leadership and organizational skills.
First Aid certificate is an asset.
Proof of annual CPR recertification.
Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening less than six (6) months old at time of hire.
Documented results of TB testing as required by Public Health.
Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset (Georgian Village only).
Some previous related experience is considered an asset
Grade 12 OSSD (or educational equivalency per County policy)Safe work practicesPersonal care assistanceInterpersonal and communication skillsMeal service assistanceOccupational Health & Safety complianceConfidentiality and privacy complianceInter-professional teamworkObservation and reportingClient activationActivities of daily living (ADLs) supportDocumentation in PCCFall and incident reportingUse of electronic systemsEmergency response (assess and acquire assistance from registered staff)Reliability and trustworthinessOrientation support for new staff and students
Job description
Requisition Title Resident Care Attendant (Community Programs) Close Date 24 June 2026 Contract Type Permanent - Call-In/Casual Location Penetanguishene, ON L9M 0V3 CA (Primary)
Job Description
Position Summary
The Resident Care Attendant provides expertise and assistance with personal care. As a valued member of Seniors Services, the Resident Care Attendant demonstrates a commitment to client safety by providing quality services in accordance with the organization’s mission and vision. **This position is for the Adult Day Program in Penetanguishene and Elmvale DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority) 1. Provide personal care to clients in accordance with administrative policies and established standard, and recognized nursing principles learned. 2. Participates in the overall activation process in a conscious effort to promote the optimum physical, social and emotional well-being of each client. 3. Observing and reporting significant changes in client’s physical and emotional condition; documenting in PCC. 4. Assist residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to laundry, housekeeping, filling oxygen tanks as needed, assistance with personal care, bathing, weights, and stockings as required. Meal assistance – responsible for meal service, clean up and reset. 5. Develop and maintain professional work ethics and effective working relationships with employees, clients, families, community groups, associations, institutions and others. 6. Provide input into the development and revision of policies and procedures as they relate to Quality Risk Management programs. Complete fall and incident reporting in PCC. 7. Effectively utilizes all electronic systems provided. 8. Maintain a safe environment. 9. Takes responsibility for own ethical behavior. 10. Assisting in orientation of new staff members and students. 11. Input with client care plan and assessment, and complete documentation as required in PCC. 12. Respond immediately to client emergencies and the emergency response system: assess the situation: if necessary acquire assistance from registered staff. 13. Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of resident safety principles and practices into all day to day activities. Follows all safe work practices and procedures and immediately communicates any activity or action which may constitute a risk to resident safety 14. Perform other duties as assigned, including redeployment in emergency situations. 15. Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Retirement Home Act, and their regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and follows all County of Simcoe Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislation. 16. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Personal Health Information Protection Act. 17. Participate in educational in-services: identify personal and group educational needs. Set personal work related goals: work toward the achievement of these goals with the Supervisor, Seniors Services. CORPORATE COMPETENCIES Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies:
Quality Risk Management input
Acts with the Customer in Mind
Ensures Accountability
Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
Collaborates
Communicates with Impact
Is Resilient EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION
Grade 12 OSSD. This job may be considered for educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.
Ability to work with others in an inter-professional care team.
Good physical condition to meet the physical demands of the position.
Effectiveness working with minimal supervision with proven reliability and trustworthiness.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good leadership and organizational skills.
First Aid certificate an asset.
Proof of annual CPR recertification.
Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire.
As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing, as per Public Health requirements.
Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset (Georgian Village only). EXPERIENCE
Some previous related experience would be considered an asset. EFFORT
Some physical effort will be required when assisting clients with activities of daily living and performing housekeeping duties. WORKING CONDITIONS
May be exposed to illnesses/viruses while working with clients. #COSIND Salary Grade $21.16 - $25.75 Union Non Union The County of Simcoe thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
