POSITION TITLE: Residential Rehabilitation Worker

STATUS: Full Time Permanent
Part Time Permanent
Casual

DIVISION: Dartmouth, Lower Sackville

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in planning, implementation and evaluation of Resident Programs
• Follows Positive Behavioral Support Plans as outlined
• Works in collaboration with the resident and team to identify and meet goals, as outlined in the Care Plan
• Actively functions as a Primary Caregiver to assigned residents
• Provides support/education around physical care, grooming, feeding, bathing/hygiene, bed making, nail care, laundry, ADL's, and IADL's
• Assists and facilitates recreational activities
• Acts as an advocate for residents
• Administers and documents medications and treatments to residents being supported in community-based settings
• Maintains and promotes communication at all levels, including with families
• Documents in resident records in accordance to policies & procedures of Quest
• Provides support in transporting residents on outings/appointments
• Supports resident's right to make informed, supported decisions
• Practices with the UN Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in mind
• Supports choice and dignity of risk
• Prepares meals as laid out by the dietician
• Takes appropriate action when safety is potentially or actually compromised

QUALIFICATIONS:

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/CPR
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Standard Food Handlers Training
• Clear Criminal Record Check
• Valid NS Driver's License (required)
• Understanding of the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
• Understanding of the Social Model of Support
• Mental Health/Long Term Care experience is an asset
• Life-long learner

WORKING 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 Agreement

Hourly rate increases with weekend and night work as per CUPE collective agreement. Quest provides a competitive compensation, benefits and pension to all employees.