Residential Rehabilitation Worker - Bridgewater, Canada - igility / Health Association Nova Scotia

Description

Residential Rehabilitation Worker (Counselor)

Compensation: $ $

Unionized Position: For Part-time and Full-time Employees

Hours of Work: Shift work - varies

Union: NSGEU

Position Type: Full time, Permanent

Job Description

Under the direction of the Small Options Homes Director, the Residential Rehabilitation Worker (RRW/Counselor) is expected to function within the Philosophy and Principles, Rules or Work and Policy Manual of Riverview Enhanced Living.

Requirements

• Education/experience in a Human Services field or Community College Diploma
• One-year experience or a combination of education, training, and related work experience
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

The Counselor is responsible for the duties listed below along with other duties as required:

Ensure the physical/mental health of all clients is maintained and not put at risk by other clients or staff

Observe, document, and communicate changes in physical and mental health and to accompany clients to specific appointments when deemed necessary

Ensure regular personal hygiene habits are followed such as bathing, tooth brushing, and personal grooming, etc.,

Ensure healthy diets are provided and encourage healthy diets to clients

Administer document and/or supervise medications as directed by policy and perform simple first aid

Ensure that each client has access to recreation and leisure opportunities

Accompany clients on recreation and leisure activities as required

Assist with referrals to appropriate community resources, liaise with those resources on behalf to the client

Ensure proper attire

Ensure client comfort and clothing allowances are properly maintained

Stimulate and support appropriate interactions and interpersonal relations within and outside of the home

Encourage and support clients in fulfilling their individual spiritual needs

Client Care/Programming

Teach and supervise all skills necessary to attain levels or optimum independence. Skills include, but are not limited to, independent living skills, life skills, household management skills, socialization, sexuality, etc.,

Identify client needs and to develop, implement, and evaluate programs to meet these needs in cooperation with the program team

Support and/or assist with client's activities and responsibilities

Monitor and document client activities and interactions within their home

Keep files, records, reports, daily logs, etc., up to date and in a legible professional manner

Carry out/support/teach menu planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation ensuring nutritional needs are met

Complete formal assessments of client's skills and progress

Maintain, upgrade, and awareness or community resources

Offer staff support to other homes as required Communication

Assist in developing an interdependent team approach in the day-to-day decisions in the house

Communicate with the House Coordinator, staff team, clients, family, municipal workers, doctors, advocates, neighbours, landlord, community service employees, etc.,

Responsible for assessments, program plans, monthly progress reports, daily logs, medication charts and appointments, incident reports, and keeping client's files up to date

Read recent entries in each client's progress notes at the beginning of shift

Attend and participate in meetings as required

Promote an atmosphere that is conducive to welcoming visitors

Provide orientation and training to new employees, volunteers, and students

Monitor, assess, and provide orientation to prospective clients

Safety/Maintenance

Make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action in the time of crisis/crisis prevention

Follow policies, procedures, and uphold standards

Ensure the home is clean, tidy, and in a well-kept condition and all times

Be familiar with and be able to implement Emergency Evacuation Plans and other safety measures as needed

Recommend maintenance and replacement needs to the House Coordinator

Ensure security of records and house upon leaving lift

General

Act as a role model for the clients at all times

Attend staff development sessions as requested or required

Responsible for the operation of the home and for the safety and total physical, mental, and social well-being of the clients in the absence of the House Coordinator

Fulfill the role of teacher/role model of the clients

Work flexible shifts as needed

Key Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Patient and empathetic - Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to make independent decisions and good judgement in times of crisis

Independently motivated and creative

Ability to work independent of constant supervision and direction

Able to work in crisis situations and ever-changing demands on time

Adaptable and flexible