Alberta jobs in senior homes and assisted living facilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the service director and/or executive director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of the Art of Atria Dining enhancement programs.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs to Director of Culinary Services or assistant Culinary Service director.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
• Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community.  Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Atria standards.   

• Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of the Art of Atria Dining enhancement programs.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs to Director of Culinary Services or assistant Director of Culinary Services.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer.
• Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

This position is accountable for performing personal and health care related services to residents which include personal care and nursing procedures and treatments within the scope of Licensed Practical Nurse training and certification. Personal and health care related practices will be provided in accordance with established Care Services programs, polices and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will support and work under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Care Service Manager in the provision of quality resident care. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will communicate effectively with residents, families and staff. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will administer medications in accordance within the scope of practice, established procedures, legislative standards and as directed by the Registered Nurse and/or the Care Service Manager. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide service that is responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating independence.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for clinical leadership, co-ordination and communication of all activities within the resident environment through the effective use of resources. The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to provide direction and co-ordination for all members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident focused service delivery. May need to act as primary contact for residents & families.

The Recreation Attendant is accountable for providing recreation and leisure activities as scheduled and directed by a Recreation Therapist. The Recreation Attendant will work to ensure the continued organization and smooth running of new and ongoing programs and activities in accordance with Bethany Care Society’s philosophy, objectives and standards. Driving resident passenger buses required.

Bethany Care Society is one of Western Canada’s largest voluntary, not-for-profit providers of health, housing and community services for seniors and persons with disabilities. A faith-based organization founded in 1945, Bethany provides service to more than 5,400 Albertans in over 100 communities. Bethany’s continuing care programs provide around–the–clock professional care and support for people with complex health needs who are unable to remain at home or in a supportive living environment. We work to make a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve, while also assisting and supporting family members and others who are close to them.

In this position, you will provide support to three separate Bethany sites; Bethany Airdrie (40% or 2 days per week), Bethany Cochrane (40% or 2 days per week) and Bethany Harvest Hills (20% or 1 day per week). You will be accountable for the planning, implementation and administration of programs designed to enhance the nutritional care and well-being of the residents in a safe and effective manner. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing the nutritional status of residents and developing individual nutrition care plans in accordance with resident and family goals
• Documenting and communicating nutrition care plans
• Reviewing and evaluating nutrition care annually or at the request of resident, family, or interdisciplinary team members.
• Liaising and maintaining effective communication regarding resident nutritional care with the care team, resident, family and food services staff
• Participating in comprehensive auditing activities and ensuring clinical standards are met.

In collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, you will work closely with physicians, clients, families, and other agencies in the rehabilitation of the client. You will participate in planning, assessment and interventions while ensuring that residents receive safe, quality care that is managed with a focus on customer satisfaction and continual improvement.

Reporting to the site manager, you will have two roles: Spiritual Care Facilitator and Spiritual Care Provider. In your role of facilitator you will invite faith communities’ participation in the religious life of the resident community and oversee the Pastoral Care Volunteer Programme. In your role of provider you will meet the religious and spiritual needs of residents and staff, offer end of life spiritual care and ethics leadership.

As Chaplain you will have the ability to build relationships with residents, families, volunteers and staff. You understand the complexity of bio-ethical issues and work effectively within the care team. In this position, it is essential to appreciate the variety of faith traditions of our multi-cultural society.

You will be responsible for general food preparation and delivery, service, cleaning kitchen and dietary areas and other duties as required.

Reporting to the Site Manager or designate, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker works in a professional manner with all disciplines to ensure that individual, holistic care is provided to program participants. The Social Worker assists the participants and families in their understanding of the social, economic and emotional factors related to admission and discharges with The Good Samaritan Society. The Social Worker consults with other members of the health care team, and facilitates the use of community resources to meet participant needs.

• Assess participant needs and fit.
• Provide counselling services to participants and/or families.
• Liaise with appropriate community and government agencies.
• Information gathering and assessment of socio-economic environment.
• Coordinate participant's initial visit to the site.
• Participate on interdisciplinary team to ensure participant needs are met.