Resident Assistant- Repost

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Carman; Vor Ort; CAD 33.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Southern Health-Santé Sud in Carman, Manitoba is seeking a Resident Assistant to support residents in a small home environment. You will assist with daily living activities, support nutrition and activities, and help maintain a clean, respectful setting.

The role reports to nursing leadership and requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends. A Health Care Aide certificate and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of confidentiality and PHIA/FIPPA requirements.
• WHMIS safety knowledge and processes.
• VPP training and SCHIPP processes.

Aufgaben

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Promote dignity and quality of life in a personal care home.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in residents’ environment.

Ausbildung

Grade 12

Health Care Aide Certificate

Certified Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Salary: $23.87 - $28.14

Work Location: Boyne Lodge Personal Care Home

City: Carman

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Annual base hours: 2015

FTE: 0.25

Hiring Status: Permanent

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

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 Personal 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 aggressive/ or reactive individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve within the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work under specified time constraints and in accordance with routines, while observing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to a changing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills including email (Outlook), and ability to adapt easily to online training programs.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.