AVENS currently has 4 Resident Care Aide positions available.

Full Time Permanent

Full Time Term-6 months

Part Time Term-12 months (8:00 am-2:00 pm)

Part Time Term-4 months (4:00 pm-10:00 pm)

*Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for

Resident Care is our largest department with over 70 full, part-time andcasual staff, caring for 57 residents in AVEN Manor and the TerritorialDementia Facility. The Resident Care Aide is integral to ensuring that everyResident has a great day, every day. If you are someone who not only possessesthe below qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities, but also hascompassion and empathy for your elders, and is a kind individual who putsothers needs first, this may be a great potential opportunity for you! This isa permanent part-time position.

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Completion of a HealthCare Aide or a Long Term Care Aide Program from a recognized educationalinstitution and have two years’ experience in a long term care setting.Equivalencies will be considered.



The successful incumbent must have completed 159-110 - Pharmacology for Personal Support Workers (or its equivalent),and be qualified to administer medication. Experience working with an elderly population would be an asset. Anacceptable criminal records check is required and must be maintained.

• Knowledgeof the aging process
• Knowledgeof long term personal care, care for elderly persons and persons with dementia
• Problemsolving skills
• Verygood interpersonal skills including compassion and understanding for residents
• Verygood listening skills
• Abilityto work well as a team

Pay and Advantages

• SALARY: $38.06-43.15 perhour
• VACATION & SICK LEAVE: paid hours
• OTHER BENEFITS: Excellent health and dental plan, matched pension plan, access toan on-site meal plan

For more information on necessary qualifications and essential job functions of this position, please email [email protected] for a job description.