peopleCare Communities·Tavistock, Ontario
Provides essential support for resident comfort and safety, including physical assistance, pericare, and room maintenance. Additionally, assists with meal service, nutrition care, and the implementation of life enrichment programs.
We are currently recruiting for Resident Support Aides to join our rapidly growing team.
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THE ROLE As a member of the peopleCare team, the Resident Support Aide assists the Home in multiple departments with duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Department Manager.
Reports to: Department Manager or Charge Nurse.
Assigned duties may include the following: Resident Care Support Provides support to promote the comfort and safety of residents, including stand-by assistance with lifts and transfers and physical assistance to residents with a PSW. Permitted to perform pericare under direction and supervision (if enrolled in accredited PSW program). Assist with cleaning and maintaining resident’s rooms (making beds, labeling resident belongings, sorting and storing clean linen, emptying bedpans, etc.). Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs, and problems related to resident care. Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of residents or transporting residents. Assists with meal service to residents and provides feeding assistance as required. Assists in the maintenance and proper care of nursing equipment. In collaboration with PSW, documentation responsibilities will include meals, snacks, and fluids. Nutrition Care Help with food delivery at receiving dock. Sets and cleans dining tables and trays. Assists in dish and pan washing, storage, and cleaning duties. Programs Assists with group and individual life enrichment classes such as exercise classes, crafts, social activities, and outings, and sensory stimulation activities as assigned, setting up activity areas as necessary. Transport residents to and from programs and meals services or visits with family. Encourages participation in life enrichment programs by preparing residents for and assisting them to and from activities. Environmental Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart, and transports to work area. Uses specific cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns, and routines, performs housekeeping/cleaning tasks. Identifies and documents building/equipment breakdowns in maintenance log. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner and assures proper care and safety in use of tools, equipment, and supplies, reporting any actual or potential hazard, including personal injury. Ensures privacy and confidentiality of resident’s information and during performance of duties. Compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures. Compliance with peopleCare policies and procedures. Compliance with current Long Term Care Act. Other duties as assigned. SKILLS Minimum High School Diploma or Home Care Certificate (or equivalent) that meets the vocational standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, & Universities, the standards established by the National Association of Career Colleges, or the standards established by the Ontario Community Support Association. Preference will be given to those with previous history working with geriatric population, or in a healthcare setting as well as to those with special interest/education in health care related field. Strong interpersonal skills and an empathetic approach with residents. Current CPR/First Aid certification considered an asset. Gentle Persuasive Approach considered an asset. peopleCare is committed to providing and arranging accommodation to candidates upon request.
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Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or a Home Care Certificate. Preference is given to candidates with experience in geriatric care or healthcare settings.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.