Resident Care Aide; PC

Job Summary

Assists residents with the activities of daily living, to meet the needs and interests of residents.

Reports to the Care Team Lead or Designated Supervisor.

• Directs and assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, bowel and bladder care, dressing and caring for teeth, hair, nails and skin.
• Assures general cleanliness and safety in residents’ rooms and common areas. Reports any concerns including those involving other departments.
• Lifts, transfers, porters and ambulate residents.
• Follows individual care plans by feeding, distributing meal trays and nourishments, noting changes in appetites and food preferences.
• Under the direction of a nurse, administers enemas and catheter care, apply dressings and topical medication including ointment and lotions, dispense oral medication, take and record vital signs and obtain routine laboratory specimens.
• Observes and reports changes in a resident’s functional and cognitive behaviour to the nurse on duty.
• Records in the chart pertinent aspects of the resident’s condition and care provided. Notifies the nurse in charge of any unusual occurrences. Completes and signs an Incident Report as directed.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents by following established procedures.
• Assists resident with activities such as exercises and entertainment.
• Sorts residents’ personal laundry.
• Maintains proper care and identification of resident’s clothing and personal effects.
• Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to the designated supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from a recognized Long Term Care Aide Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.