Residential Care Worker

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Ste. Rose du Lac; On-site; CAD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's Addictions Services - Willard Monson House is seeking a Residential Care Worker to support adults in treatment. You will participate in a multidisciplinary team, provide client-centered care, conduct orientations, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment.

The role requires Grade 12, CPR-C with AED, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work evenings and in a culturally diverse setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards).
• CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certificate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated communication skills and confidentiality.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides support in an addictions treatment setting as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conducts facility orientations and client house meetings.
• Performs building security duties and coordinates supplies.
• Responds to telephone calls and documents responsibilities.
• Communicates respectfully with clients and staff and maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates client-centered care and compassion, responds to crises calmly.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and supervision.

Skills

Empathy and client-care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Grade 12 education (MB Standards)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

Department / Unit: Addictions Services - Willard Monson House

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To Be Determinded - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

Union : MGEU

FTE: 0.20

Anticipated Shift: Evenings

Daily Hours Worked: 8

Salary: As per collective agreement

This INDEFINITE TERM may expire subject to 24 hours notice of return of the current incumbent

Position Summary:

As part of multi-disciplinary team, the Residential Care Worker is required to provide services to adult clients engaged in addiction treatment. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of programs and services.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 education (MB Standards)

Suitable combination of education and experience working in an in-house facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work will be considered

Possess a valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certificate

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills

Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment

Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position

Demonstrated communication skills

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Overview:

Provides support and be present where clients are.

Responds warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building.

Responds appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way.

Conducts facility orientations

Facilitates educational sessions and client house meetings.

Performs building security duties.

Coordinate and distribute client and program supplies.

Responds to telephone calls.

Documents according to role requirements.

Communicates respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centered care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.

Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.

Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.

Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.

Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent approach.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.

Appropriately manages own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

Other duties as assigned.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.