Resident Support Facilitator

This is an IN-PERSON POSITION in Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Resident Support Facilitator Permanent Full-time

Join Our Team as a Resident Support Facilitator: Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Resident Support Facilitator to support residents and their families throughout their long-term care journey. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work flexible hours while playing a meaningful part in improving the well-being of others.

About the Role
As a Resident Support Facilitator, you will report to the Director of Clinical Services and ensure residents' emotional, social, and practical needs are met. Your work will reflect our philosophy of care, focusing on collaboration, advocacy, and support to create a positive and fulfilling environment.

What You'll Do

• Admissions Coordination: Assist with smooth transitions into care, ensuring residents and families feel informed and supported.
• Counseling and Emotional Support: Provide compassionate guidance to residents and families navigating challenges.
• Care Planning and Case Management: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans that address each resident's unique needs.
• Collaboration and Advocacy: Work closely with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to advocate for the best outcomes.
• Professional Contributions: Stay current on best practices and contribute to ongoing quality improvements in care delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Formal training in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field. A degree in social work is an asset but not required.
• At least 3 years of experience in long-term care, geriatrics, or community support settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• A commitment to supporting residents with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working hours.
• An opportunity to have a meaningful and fulfilling career.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents and their families.

Take the next step in your career by joining a team that values your dedication and compassion. Apply today and help us make a positive impact!

Hours of Work: Non-union Regular Full-time (1.0 FTE) - Typically 40 hrs per week Monday - Friday (hours may flex as necessary) Paid 80 hrs bi weekly, paid breaks and lunch.
Salary: Annual salary (based on experience according to Professional Social Worker Scale for LTC)
Benefits: Health & Dental and Optional' s, Pension Plan (Manulife/NSEHPP (HANS), Corp rate for Gym
Deadline February 11, 2025 at 4 pm
Start date: March 2025 (subject to change)

Apply by: Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resource Coordinator by email @: [email protected] or fax at 902 863-4437. For more information, please contact HR at (902) 863-2578 ext. 292.

Job description: Can be viewed in its entirety on the home's website @ www.rkmacdonald.ca

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The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home provides patient centred care to 136 residents with approximately 290 care partners. The home is filled with people who care deeply about providing excellent resident care and who are committed to creating a safe work environment. If you are looking for an opportunity in a patient centred home than we are the place for you. As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment.