Restorative Aide, Union- Casual- AgeCare South Terrace-1

Posted:
9/4/2024, 7:27:18 AM

Location(s):
Alberta, Canada ⋅ Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Restorative Aide assists the physiotherapist in carrying out a broad range of interventions which maximize resident potential for independence, improved mobility, transferability, and pain relief.  Provides supervision and assistance to selected residents to achieve increased independence in activities of daily living.

What You Will Do:

  • Assists in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful restorative programs for the residents.
  • Promotes and supports a team environment.
  • Maintains appropriate resident and department records including assessments, and evaluations of planned programs detailing anticipated individual participation.
  • Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments.
  • Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
  • Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;
  • Complete other duties as assigned.


What You Will Need:

  • Restorative certificate or equivalent
  • Experience working with seniors, particularly in a long term care setting.
  • Must be able to communicate in written and verbal form.
  • Computer skills an asset.
  • An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly and who possesses excellent problem solving, planning and creative abilities.
  • Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
  • Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!