Guest Attendant (Part time) - Trillium Court Retirement

The Guest Attendant role at Trillium Court Retirement involves supporting the Director of Health & Wellness and the clinical leadership team. The company, Extendicare, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors in long-term care homes across Canada. They operate under several brands, including Extendicare, ParaMed, and Extendicare Assist, and are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors' population. The main day-to-day responsibilities include adhering to residents' plans of care, providing one-on-one support, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. This involves assisting with personal care tasks, guiding residents to various activities, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The role also includes supporting with safe lifts and transfers, assisting with ambulation, and providing cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to residents and their families. To qualify for this role, candidates must have a high school diploma or be working towards one, and must be able to perform tasks such as lifting and transferring clients. A complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, is required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision, are essential. Previous experience working with seniors or in the service industry is also required. Nice-to-have skills include a demonstrated desire to work in a service-driven environment and a customer-focused skillset. The role is part-time, and the location is at Trillium Court Retirement, which is part of Extendicare's network of long-term care homes. The team is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident. What the role asks for: - High School diploma or working towards high school diploma - Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients - Complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) - Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and patience - Strong and personable communication skills - Ability to work with minimum supervision - Previous experience working with seniors or in service industry - Demonstrated desire to work in a service driven environment and through customer focus skillset