Residential Care Worker

3 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Metro Community Housing Association Full time

**ABOUT US**

**Metro Community Housing Association** is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. MCHA operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 15 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2021.

Established in 1974, MCHA manages small option homes, group homes, complex care homes, a community transition house, and residential care facility. We also offer supported apartment services to those participants living independently.

**WHY MCHA**

We hire and support amazing humans. MCHA promotes an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of diversity. Our agency offers a rewarding career in the human services field, where employees can develop meaningful relationships with participants and make a positive impact in their daily lives.

Our front-line staff partner with participants to encourage community engagement, enhance personal development, and provide both emotional and physical support in a home setting. We meet people where they’re at and strive to create safe spaces where participants can receive equitable treatment while building their autonomy. If you are someone who is patient, resilient, and has a positive attitude, you might be the right fit for our team.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

We are seeking casual staff to join our Residential Care Facility (RCF) in Dartmouth. Located on Pleasant Street, this facility supports up to 21 participants and has a licensed kitchen. Staff in this location assume care-take responsibilities such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry for large numbers, as well as providing client support. If you like a busy, ‘on your feet’ environment, this might be the right position for you We are hiring people on the spot (conditional offers are based on clear criminal record check, vulnerable sector search and positive reference checks).

We rely on our casual staff to fill-in for shifts when regular employees are unavailable for work. The RCF is staffed 24/7; staff typically work 10-hour shifts including days, evenings and overnight awake shifts. Our casuals do not have a set schedule and aren’t guaranteed a minimum number of hours, although there are typically ample shifts available given the size of our staff teams. Casuals can accept or decline shifts based on their availability and are contacted in advance and on short notice. We are seeking casuals who are available to promptly complete training and work a minimum of 1-2 shifts per month.

**Areas of Responsibility**:

- Provide a safe home environment and develop positive rapport with participants
- Administer medications and ensure accurate record-keeping
- Prepare and serve daily meals for 20+ 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 shoveling 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 decision-making 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

The rate of pay for this position is $15.50/hour, plus 4% vacation pay. The rate for overnight sleep shifts $145.00. Other perks include casual dress code and free parking.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $15.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Can you work in Dartmouth?

Licence/Certification:

- Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) (preferred)
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

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