THE ROLE
Key Accountabilities
- Demonstrate, promote and advocate the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values
- Deliver personal care and assist with daily living and personal hygiene activities
- Assists in nursing process observes, documents and reports changes in clients’ physical and emotional condition to provide input into care plans;
assists in medication delivery
Assists the Licensed Practical Nurse (ADP) in the implementation and evaluation of recreation programs according to resident / client needs by encouraging and getting clients to participate in recreation and social activities.
Provides feedback to the Licensed Practical Nurse (ADP).
- Provides cognitive, social and emotional support to clients and encourage clients’ engagement in programs that improve their quality of life
- Maintains effective communication, good relationship and collaboration with clients, families, significant others and other team members.
- Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team or students, as assigned
- Participates in team / facility meetings. Participates in team and client and family council meetings, provides input in problem solving process.
- Participates in on-going trainings to ensure high standard of service and best practices in the field is achieved
- Performs other related duties as assigned
THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED
- Is aligned with Wing Kei’s vision and mission to continue to deliver excellence in seniors care
- Completion of a recognized Therapy Assistant Program, Diploma in Social Services or Recreation or has field related experience
- Experience working in an Adult Day Program preferred
- Certified as a Recreation Therapy Aide, or has intentions to pursue certification
- Experience working in an Adult Day Program preferred
- Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details
- Is cheerful, energetic and resourceful; has a strong interest in leisure and wellness activities
- Is respectful for clients and their family members, as well their rights and privacy, and properties
- Is committed to perform and promote effective work practices and safety awareness
- Possess effective verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate with clients and interdisciplinary teams; ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset
- Ability to assist in resident transfers and move equipment
Benefits :
This is a benefit non-eligible position