COMPLEMENTARY CARE ASSISTANT
About The Position
The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly operated long-term care homes. The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.
Requirements
- Approved certification/diploma from a community college as a Registered Aromatherapist & Reflexologist and/or Certified Holistic Practitioner or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Experience in carrying out complementary care techniques and interventions (e.g. aromatherapy, light massage, hands-on treatment) with geriatric populations in long-term, palliative care or other healthcare settings.
- Experience safely carrying out techniques that promote comfort, relaxation, and a sense of well-being.
- Ability to assess resident needs and communicate findings to the multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to utilize computer software (e.g. Word and Excel) and good keyboarding skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage time efficiently.
- Ability to travel to various work locations in a timely manner.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Provides comfort, relaxation and a sense of well being to residents.
- Administers comfort care techniques including aromatherapy and light massage or other techniques.
- Assesses resident needs.
- Collaborates with the unit team and makes recommendations regarding residents who will benefit from the service and resident requests for service.
- Develops individual and group comfort care plans.
- Implements individual and group interventions for residents.
- Monitors results of interventions.
- Reports responses and outcomes to the Head Nurse, RN or RPN.
- Documents the residents health care record.
- Ensures resident safety, privacy and confidentiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
