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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Residential Rehabilitation Worker
Posted on October 29, 2024 by Employer details Quest Society
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POSITION TITLE: Residential Rehabilitation WorkerSTATUS: Full Time PermanentPart Time PermanentCasualDIVISION: Dartmouth, Lower SackvilleJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Participates in planning, implementation and evaluation of Resident ProgramsFollows Positive Behavioral Support Plans as outlinedWorks in collaboration with the resident and team to identify and meet goals, as outlined in the Care PlanActively functions as a Primary Caregiver to assigned residentsProvides support/education around physical care, grooming, feeding, bathing/hygiene, bed making, nail care, laundry, ADL's, and IADL'sAssists and facilitates recreational activitiesActs as an advocate for residentsAdministers and documents medications and treatments to residents being supported in community-based settingsMaintains and promotes communication at all levels, including with familiesDocuments in resident records in accordance to policies & procedures of QuestProvides support in transporting residents on outings/appointmentsSupports resident's right to make informed, supported decisionsPractices with the UN Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in mindSupports choice and dignity of riskPrepares meals as laid out by the dieticianTakes appropriate action when safety is potentially or actually compromisedQUALIFICATIONS:Human Services Diploma, Disability Support Worker Diploma, Community Residential Worker Diploma, Residential Care Worker Diploma. Other Certifications will be considered should the 7 Core Competencies be met. Consideration will be made to those who have had at least 2 years' experience working with individuals with mental health and behavioural concerns and do not have any prior education in the field.Qualifications include:Standard First Aid/CPRNon-Violent Crisis InterventionStandard Food Handlers TrainingClear Criminal Record CheckValid NS Driver's License (required)Understanding of the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesUnderstanding of the Social Model of SupportMental Health/Long Term Care experience is an assetLife-long learnerWORKING HOURS:Quest provides around-the-clock support to our residents; therefore, the RRW would be required to work a combination of Day shifts, Evening Shifts, & Night Shifts including weekends and Holidays. The scheduled shifts are 12 hours and 8 hours, as per the collective agreement with the local CUPE bargaining unit.There is a physical component to the position of the RRW as the employee may be required to assist with lifts and transfers, personal care, and crisis situations.SALARY:As per Collective AgreementHourly rate increases with weekend and night work as per CUPE collective agreement. Quest provides a competitive compensation, benefits and pension to all employees.- LocationBedford, NS
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #MB2410290872
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