Job Description
Responsibilities
Some responsibilities and duties you will be required to do as a 1:1 resident watch guard/ companionship aid at our contracted site at a long-term care home located in Cobourg, ON are listed below but are not limited to...
- Interacting with the resident that you are assigned to for the day shift
- Walking with your resident to do activities with them or down to the dining hall for their meals
- Observe and report anything during your shift and be a safety net for the resident you are assigned
- Reporting to your team lead about any issues regarding staff or residents
- Responsible for writing detailed reports about incidents that occur during your shift
Qualifications and Skills
- Applicants must be at least 18-yers-old
- Hold a current and valid Security License as well as a First Air/ CPR certificate (asset)
- Able to commute as well as have reliable transportation to and from sites
- Relevant experience is an asset (at least 1 year)
- Another relevant post-secondary education is an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with de-escalation techniques are considered assets
- Able to Multi-task, prioritization, and time management skills
- Accountability, team player, and dependability are considered an asset
- Able to problem-solving, creative, and critical thinking skills while working in a fast past environment
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.00-$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cobourg, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Security: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Security Guard Licence (preferred)
- Class G Licence (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person