Resident Assistant - Repost

Requisition : 403604

Position Number: R253-106

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Boyne Lodge Personal Care Home

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Long Term Care

Work Location: Boyne Lodge Personal Care Home

City: Carman

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.3

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Evenings;
Weekends

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

Salary: $23.87 - $28.14

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Under the leadership and direction of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Psychiatric Nurse as team leaders, the Resident Assistant provides care to the residents living in a small home environment within Personal Care Homes.

The Resident Assistant assists with activities of daily living and meets other resident needs as required to protect, sustain optimal health and nurture residents. The Resident Assistant focuses on promoting dignity and quality of life for residents within the personal care home which would include nutrition, participation in stimulating activities and care for the residents’ environment like laundry, and housekeeping.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• One to two (1-2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred.
• One to two (1-2) years’ experience preferably caring for elderly or disabled clients preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education required.
• Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program.
• Certified Food Handler Certificate or willing to obtain.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Confidentiality/Privacy requirements following The Person al Health Information Act (PHIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) legislation.
• Knowledge of Workplace safety requirements following Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS).
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program (VPP) training and processes.
• Knowledge of SCHIPP training and processes.
• Demonstrated compassionate, empathetic, and nurturing personality.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to care for the older adult population.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to the residents, their families, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as needed.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrated ability to interact well with others.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in stressful environments that may include…