Residential Care Workers - New Glasgow, Canada - igility / Health Association Nova Scotia

igility / Health Association Nova Scotia

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New Glasgow, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Residential Care Workers - Casual

The Disability Support Program Sector fosters individual choice, social inclusion, enhances quality of life, and offers the opportunity to provide skills needed to help individuals live in their communities.

If you want to be part of a vibrant community and you are interested in making a real difference - we want you

Areas of Responsibility:

Provide a safe home environment and develop positive rapport with participants
Administer medications and ensure accurate recordkeeping
Prepare and serve daily meals for people, oversee clean up, and maintain food handling practices
Respond appropriately in times of crisis and manage emergencies as they arise
Ensure cleanliness of the facility, including bedrooms and bathrooms
Perform laundry service for participants
Complete stocktaking and inventory control of all household products and groceries
Provide personal care if/when needed
Complete mandatory training and recertification's as required
Ability to perform routine household tasks which include bending, lifting, standing for long periods, climbing stairs and winter maintenance such as shovelling and salting

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent
Work, volunteer, or lived experience in a care profession/support capacity
OR Work experience with cooking, cleaning, laundry, food service industry, or personal care
Desire to provide compassionate care to persons living with mental illness

Personal Attributes:

Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to change
Effective communication, both verbal and written
Works well independently and as a team member
Able to create respectful dialogue with individuals who experience mental illness
Demonstrates appropriate decisionmaking in response to participant needs and conflict
Strong time management skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
Standard First Aid/CPR certification (Level C)
Food Handlers training
Ability to complete core competency training and other training/recertification's during course of employment
Licence/Certification:
Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) (preferred)
Food Handler Certification (preferred)