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Job Description:Job information Non-Medical Companion (Casual) from the Company Canterbury Foundation, this latest Non-Medical Companion (Casual) job vacancy is located in the city Edmonton, AB T5R 4L3 located in the country Canada . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree . Job Vacancies in this Entry Level field have been opened and published up to the specified time.Job Responsibility:CHOOSE A CAREER AT CANTERBURY, WHERE COMMUNITY IS AT HOME AND LIFE IS WELL-LIVEDCome join Canterbury to help us live our vision of enhancing the role of seniors in society. You will be joining an industry leader that has been the seniors' residence of choice in Edmonton for over 40 years. You will work alongside leaders who share the mission of providing independence, safety, comfort and connection to support meaningful lives for the Canterbury community. You will build your career in a community that is making a difference in the lives of others.POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Life Enrichment Manager, the Non-Medical Companion will provide services to the resident as outlined by the supervisor and that are client focused, creative, flexible, and responsive to client needs, age appropriate, and respectful of client choice. The Personal Companion will conduct services in a positive and professional manner and adhere to facility rules, regulations and protocol as applicable. Companions shall solely represent Canterbury Foundation while on the job. It is a conflict of interest to accept private business or to volunteer for a client / other organization while employed by Canterbury Foundation.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESI. HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLNESSCommitted to knowing, understanding and reviewing your workplace hazards as identified by your Workplace Hazard Assessment, Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee and as outlined in Canterbury Foundations Policies and Procedures.Participates in making the workplace a safe environment for staff and residents by reporting unsafe conditions, knowing your rights as an employee to refuse unsafe work, and by participating in training, events and committees.Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, footwear and apparel for your role and responsibility for your work day (being mindful of hazards approaching and leaving the workplace).II. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide safe interactions with residents, participating in games, puzzle completion, home making activities, and other appropriate activities requiring focus, social interaction, and meet the needs or interest of the individual.When possible, accompany the individual on external outings, including but not limited to appointments and shopping.Encourage the resident to participate in social activities.Complies with the organizational policies and procedures, privacy standards, and relevant legislation and regulations.Responds and reports all concerns and complaints from residents, families, and staff to the staff nurse in accordance with the concern resolution process.Responds and reports all unusual incidents and critical incidents on the assigned unit to the RN.Promotes a safe work environment for residents, family members, co-workers and self. Reports unsafe conditions within the living and working environment. Takes required action to decrease the risk of injury immediately and/or notify the RN or Life Enrichment Supervisor of the concern.Maintains an ongoing program of personal learning and attends mandatory education sessions in order to maintain own competence. Seeks to benefit from opportunities for professional development and continuing education.Actively supports, promotes, and implements the vision, mission, values, and strategic directions of the Foundation.Other duties as required.QUALIFICATIONSA high school diploma.Minimum of two years' experience in health care with seniors.Training in the topics related to human development and interpersonal relationships, nutrition, shopping, food storage, use of equipment and supplies, planning and organizing of household tasks and principals of cleanliness and safety.Ability to communicate effectively with resident, supervisor, and staff.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.REQUIREMENTSMust pass Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.Must be genuinely interested in seniors.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with simple problems in the setting.COMPETENCIESCommunication skills in English. Good physical and mental health. Caring attitude, tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The work requires light physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as assisting resident.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell.The employee is occasionally required to sit.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTResident room and general Canterbury setting, possible exposure to infectious diseases, occasional outside and community events.COVID-19 Requirements (temporary for an unknown duration of time)Follow Continuous Masking Guidelines where the successful candidate will be required to wear a procedural/surgical mask that covers the mouth and nose for the duration of a shift, up to 8 hours or more.Follow all Infection Prevention and Control measures including proper hand hygiene.Successful Candidates will be required to notify and dedicate their time to Canterbury Foundation as we fall under the Chief Medical Officer of Health's requirements of a Single-Site Employer; whereas employees cannot hold other jobs.Work RemotelyNoJob Type: CasualPay: From $18.73 per hourBenefits:Employee assistance programFlexible language requirement:French not requiredSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftEvening shiftHolidaysMonday to FridayNight shiftWeekends as neededApplication question(s):Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? (Yes or No)Experience:Senior care: 2 years (required)Work Location: In personKeywords : Edmonton jobsClosed Date : 2025-06-08 #J-18808-Ljbffr