Long Term Care Assistant LTCA
Long Term Care Assistant LTCA
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The Opportunity
Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care service and quality of life for our residents in a safe dignified homelike environment. From housekeeping to administering medication our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.
Location: Whitehills Long Term Care Hammonds Plains
What youll do
Responsibilities
- Encourage and assist in maintaining the autonomy of residents whenever possible
- Provide items of comfort sitting with residents and providing companionship
- Perform light housekeeping duties such as tidying resident rooms collecting garbage cleaning closets hanging clothing making beds cleaning wash basins cleaning wheelchairs dental care cups whirlpool tub etc.
- Answer call bells and redirect when appropriate
- Escort residents to and from dining areas and assist with resident dining experience
- Assist in the preparation and clean up of activity rooms
What youll need
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
- Strong communication skills both oral and written in English
- Flexible schedule: days evenings nights weekends and holidays
- Must have sound interpersonal problem solving and organizational skills
- Compassion integrity maturity respect and a positive attitude are essential attributes
- Previous experience in senior care or group homes are an asset
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hammonds Plains NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
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A little bit about us
GEM Health Care Group
GEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian family run business which has been enhancing the lives of seniors in the communities where they operate since 1979.
We continue to remain a leader in transforming how health care is delivered to seniors in Nova Scotia and we strive to provide the best care service and quality of life for our residents in a safe dignified homelike environment.
GEM currently operates various levels of seniors care facilities throughout Nova Scotia Ontario and in Hollywood Florida.
Are you interested
Work With Us
Job Types: Fulltime Fixed term contract Casual
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: $16.69 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Employment Type
Full-Time
