Resident Assistant .50 Day/Night Indefinite Term position - Rest Haven Care Home

POSTED: December 15, 2023
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: .50 Day/Night indefinite term position #20
SHIFT LENGTH AND TIMES: 7.75 hr shifts (6:45am-3:00pm and 10:45pm-7:00am) every other weekend;
EFFECTIVE: Open until filled

ACCOUNTABILITY: Director Resident Care

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Resident Assistant provides care to the residents living in a small household. The goal of the work is to provide residents with assistance, promoting quality of life and dignity. The primary role of this position is to protect, nurture and sustain optimal health of residents by providing assistance with activities of daily living. The responsibilities of the Resident Assistant are providing stimulating activities through DementAbility practices. The Resident Assistant is involved in nutritional support and care in the residents’ home including laundry and housekeeping. The Resident Assistant works under the leadership of the nurse within the small household.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
• Grade XII education required
• Health Care Aide Certification from recognized program
• Certified Food Handler Certificate
• DementiAbility education, or willing to obtain by participating in HavenGroup’s in-house DementiAbility education

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
• Appropriate LTC standards

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• A minimum of one year recent relevant experience preferred
• Experience working with an older adult population.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• 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 work independently as well as with others.
• 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.
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of Basic Computer Skills including Outlook/Email, 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.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.

Salary as per HavenGroup approved wage scale.

HavenGroup offers comprehensive benefit packages that vary dependent on employee status that include:
 Company Pension Plan
 Dental
 Extended Healthcare
 Group Life Insurance
 Disability and Rehabilitation
 Employee Assistance Program

For confidential consideration, please forward your resume to Angie Knudsen, Human Resource Officer at aknudsen@havengroup.ca. Applications may also be submitted via the following link: https://havengroup.ca/jobs. This position will be posted until filled.
The successful applicant will be required to submit current copies of a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Query, an Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Check, at their own expense, prior to the start date of employment (original copies required).
We thank all of those who express interest in this position, however,
only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
HavenGroup is an employer compliant with public health orders