Casual Residential Care Worker

2 weeks ago


Dartmouth, Canada MASONVIEW HOMES INC. Full time

**About us**

MASONVIEW HOMES INC. is a small business in Dartmouth, NS. We are professional, agile, professional, and our goal is to Masonview Homes is a compassionate Small Options Home located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive living environment for individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our mission is to empower our residents to live fulfilling lives within their community and to realize their highest potential as they define it. At Masonview Homes, we offer comprehensive daily living support including meal preparation, emotional support, companionship, and diligent health & wellness monitoring. Our adept support staff are trained in the person-centered approach, allowing for tailored care that meets the unique daily living and personal care needs of each resident. As an active part of the Disability Support Program, we are committed to the community-based housing initiative, facilitating the integration of our residents into the community. Our home-like setting is designed for about three residents, ensuring personalized attention and fostering independence, dignity, and comfort with 24-hour support services. Masonview Homes is more than just a place to live; it's where a supportive community and individualized care come together to promote a dignified, integrated, and joyful living experience for those with disabilities and mental health challenges..

Our work environment includes:

- Modern office setting
- Food provided

Masonview Homes in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, operates as a Small Options Home (SOH), providing a supportive living environment for individuals with various disabilities and mental health conditions. The overarching goal is to enable residents to live within their community and reach their fullest potential as they envision it.

The services at Masonview Homes encompass daily living support, which includes meal preparation, emotional support, companionship, monitoring health & wellness, and administering medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals. The support personnel at Masonview Homes use a person-centered approach to cater to the individual needs of residents, ensuring they achieve their activities of daily living and personal care needs.

Small Options Homes are part of a community-based housing initiative aimed at integrating individuals enrolled in the Disability Support Program into the community. These homes typically feature around three residents living with disabilities, accompanied by support staff who provide around-the-clock care and various services to enhance the residents' wellness, independence, dignity, and comfort.

In essence, Masonview Homes, along with other Small Options Homes, are integral parts of a broader initiative to foster a supportive, dignified, and community-integrated living environment for individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions, thereby promoting a full and content life for the residents within such establishments.

**Responsibilities**:
**(Responsibilities listed are the general scope of the role, the night awake position has a few less responsibilties due to the nature of the working hours)**
- Provide compassionate and personalized care to residents within our Small Options Home setting, ensuring a supportive and dignified living environment.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming to promote independence and well-being.
- Prepare meals and assist with serving meals, ensuring dietary needs are met while promoting a pleasant dining experience.
- Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to medication administration procedures.
- Complete housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up and laundry, to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with residents, fostering positive relationships and enhancing quality of life.
- Monitor and report any changes in residents' conditions to the Program Administrator, Administrator or healthcare team, ensuring timely communication and intervention as needed.

**Experience**:

- Previous experience in small options homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or similar community-based residential care settings is preferred.
- Familiarity with meal preparation, caregiving, and supporting individuals with various disabilities and mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of medication administration procedures, with an emphasis on safety and adherence to protocols an asset.
- Ability to provide compassionate care, uphold residents' dignity, and maintain a safe and supportive environment.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with residents, their families, and the healthcare team, fostering a collaborative and respectful working relationship.

At our Small Options Home, we offer flexible schedules, competitive pay rates, and ongoing traini



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