Resident Care Assistant

RhynoCare; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Resident Care Assistant to observe and engage with patients, providing compassionate supervision and assisting with daily living activities. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of Grade 11 education, excellent communication skills, and a passion for patient-centered care. RhynoCare is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in speaking and documenting in English.
• Successful completion of recent accredited Personal Support Worker certificate is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Observe the patient(s) assigned to support a safe and caring environment.
• Provide 1 to 1 compassionate supervision services for residents with behavioral concerns.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities.

Skills

Fluent in English

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Patient focused care

Education

Minimum Grade 11 education

Personal Support Worker certificate

Tools

Documentation tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Resident Care Assistant is an unregulated health care provider who is primarily responsible for the close observation of patients whose behaviors poses a risk to his / her safety or the safety of others. Passionate about person centered care, the observer engages in restorative care, and provides assistance with activities of daily living to the patient / resident for whom they are observing.

Working under the supervision of registered health care professional, including the Unit's Patient Care Manager or designate. The patients you are observing may be elderly and suffering from dementia, or they may be young patients who have experienced a traumatic injury. This includes individuals who may have been in motor vehicle collisions, who have been assaulted, who have fallen, or people who have attempted to harm themselves or may have experienced a physical disfigurement.

Summary of Duties

• Observe the patient(s) assigned so as to support a safe and caring environment for the patient(s).
• Ensure the safety of residents directly relating to violent outbursts of assigned resident.
• Provide 1 to 1 compassionate supervision services for residents with behavioural concerns
• Engage residents in meaningful 1 : 1 activities - i.e. reading stories, looking through photo albums, story telling
• Always staying within close proximity to the resident including during supervision
• Completion of documentation as requested by facility : i.e. Dementia Observations Scale (DOS), Behaviour Assessment Record (BAR) charting every hour.
• Interact with the patient, comforting the patient as needed and engaging in cognitively stimulating recreational activities as appropriate.
• Maintaining a Professional Image and always wearing a Name Tag - that is easily legible for the resident and public.
• Under the close or direct supervision of the patient's registered health professionals, provide assistance to the patient with the activities of daily living.
• Communicate their observations with the health care team to facilitate care planning.
• Complete the documentation specifically required of Observers, as per corporate policy and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned (high touch cleaning, filling masks, etc).

Qualifications / Skills

Minimum Grade 11 or equivalent education as recognized by the Ministry of Education, Province of Ontario

Must be fluent in speaking and documenting in English.

Successful completion of recent accredited Personal Support Worker certificate an asset

Demonstrated experience and delivery of patient focused care

Demonstrated ability to perform effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team

Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills

Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (not required but recommended)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement :

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, disabilities, and protected veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.