Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Resident Attendants to provide exceptional care and support to residents in assisted living and nursing home settings. This role is vital in ensuring the well-being, safety, and comfort of individuals with diverse needs, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those experiencing dementia. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine desire to make a positive impact on residents' lives through attentive caregiving and personalized assistance.

Prior experience in senior care or home care is preferred but not required. This position offers an chance to develop meaningful relationships while contributing to a respectful and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

- Provides assistance to residents in activities of daily living such as bathing and bowel care.
- Assists residents at meal time including tray set-ups, feeding and supervision of residents. Verifies individual diet guidelines are followed.
- Responds to residents' call bells.
- Monitors residents' food, fiber and fluid intake.
- Prepares and distributes resident snacks.
- Assists residents with mobilization, range of motion and exercises.
- Transfers and positions residents using proper body mechanics and equipment, such as mechanical lifts and transfer belts.
- Transports residents to and from in-house activities, such as meals and pastoral events.




- Obtains and records resident weight.
- Provides incontinent care, basic catheter and ostomy care.
- Collects specimens such as sputum, urine and stools.
- Provides post mortem care.
- Communicates with residents, families, team members, health care professionals and/or other departments within the nursing home concerning resident needs.
- Participates in meetings such as multidisciplinary team and quality program meetings by providing information and ensuring follow-up of recommendations.
- Applies simple dressings, creams and ointments.
- Provides palliative care to residents and support to families.
- Monitors, documents and reports changes in resident health, condition and/or behaviour.
- Evaluates and maintains resident safety needs

Skills

- Experience working with seniors, individuals with disabilities, or in dementia care is highly desirable
- Strong caregiving skills with a compassionate and patient demeanor
- Excellent communication skills for interacting effectively with residents, families, and team members
- Ability to handle sensitive situations discreetly and professionally
- Reliable, attentive, and committed to providing high-quality resident care

Pay: From $26.82 per hour Expected hours: 1.0 – 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Resident Attendant (Upper Miramichi)
🏢 Central New Brunswick Nursing Home
📍 Upper Miramichi