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Residential Rehabilitation Worker - Bridgewater, Canada - igility / Health Association Nova Scotia
Description
Compensation: $ $24.3364
Unionized Position: YES
Hours of Work: Shift work - varies
Union: NSGEU
Position Type: Casual, Part-time, Full-time
What We Offer
Travel allowance
On-the-job certification training provided
Flexible positions available; Full- time, Part-time, Casual
Job Description
Under the direction of the ILS Manager/Small Options Director/House Coordinator the Residential Rehabilitation Worker (RRW) is expected to function within the Philosophy and Principles, Rules or Work and Policy Manual of Riverview Enhanced Living.
Requirements
Grade 12 or Education/experience in a Human Services field or Community College Diploma
One-year experience or a combination of education, training, and related work experience is an asset
Experience supporting individuals with varying abilities is an asset
The ability to work a variety of shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, overnights, sleep shifts, etc.
Valid Nova Scotia Drivers License
The ability to lift pounds
Responsibilities
The RRW is responsible for the duties listed below along with other duties as required:
Ensure the physical/mental health of person served is maintained and not put at risk by other persons or staff
Observe, document, and communicate changes in physical and mental health and to accompany person served 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 person served
Administer document and/or supervise medications as directed by policy and perform simple first aid
Ensure that each person served has access to recreation and leisure opportunities
Accompany person served on recreation and leisure activities as required
Assist with referrals to appropriate community resources, liaise with those resources on behalf of the person served
Ensure proper attire
Ensure person served' comfort and clothing allowances are properly maintained
Stimulate and support appropriate interactions and interpersonal relations within and outside of the home
Encourage and support person served 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 person served needs and to develop, implement, and evaluate programs to meet these needs in cooperation with the program team
Support and/or assist with the person served' activities and responsibilities
Monitor and document persons served 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 person served' 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, person served, 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 person served' files up to date
Read recent entries in each person served' 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 persons served
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 person served 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 person served in the absence of the House Coordinator
Fulfill the role of teacher/role model of the person served
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