Key Responsibilities:
• To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
• To facilitate residents’ move in and transfers where applicable;
• To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Extendicare
forms or tools;
• To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
• To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
• To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as
appropriate;
• To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
• To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
• To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
• To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the
resident/client/family;
• To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within
decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients
equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client’s
safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her
supervisor & advocate on client’s behalf to ensure client’s safety is maintained;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to
ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.