Residential Counsellor Aide

7 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Carebridge Community Support Full time

**These positions are located in ALMONTE, ONTARIO.**

**We have openings for**:

- **PERMANENT FULL TIME AND PART TIME**:

- **PERMANENT NIGHT AIDE**:

- **FIXED TERM CONTRACT (PART TIME)**:

- **CASUAL POSITIONS**:

- **CASUAL NIGHT AIDE POSITIONS**

Carebridge is one of the largest employers in Lanark County and we are looking for talented, caring, and skilled people to join our diverse team.

As a Residential Counsellor Aide (RCA) you are an advocate for the individuals you support and are responsible for helping develop and implement Person Centered Plans in accordance with individual needs. You will play a key part in assisting individuals achieve their potential with their daily activities and by providing much needed care.

**SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES**:

- Establishing a good rapport and communicating effectively with all individuals, staff, families, and friends, acting as an advocate for each person supported,
- Planning and assisting in facilitating leisure and recreational activities for all individuals,
- Facilitating job placements as required,
- Performing regularly scheduled cleaning duties, ensuring that high health standards are maintained,
- Planning and carrying out activities of interest for each individual, according to their goals,
- Providing support as needed in feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, lifting and transferring and bathing routines,
- Being aware of and up to date on medical issues, needed supports and their precautions,
- Managing emergency situations as they arise,
- Documenting daily, on company databases, counting and recording of PRN’s and Petty Cash,
- Performing medication administration and documentation,
- Providing transportation to and from medical appointments, recreational activities and visits with family and friends,
- Being familiar with and providing support through Behaviour Support Plans,
- Recording significant events which occur during a shift and maintain all necessary records,
- Functioning as a member of the team that supports the aims of the Agency while also working with other agencies as required.

**EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Two Year College Diploma (PSW, DSW, S.S.G.D., SSW or, Mental Health Worker), related post-secondary training or equivalent field related experience is preferred,
- Strong communication skills (listening, verbal & written),
- Strong team player who excels at building trusting relationships,
- Thorough knowledge of mental health and/or developmental services,
- Knowledge of community resources,
- Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards and confidentiality,
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook),
- Ability to be flexible and work independently.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**:

- Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector within the last 6 months is required.
- Ability to perform two-man lifts with another employee,
- Must have a valid G Ontario driver’s license.

Carebridge provides full-time and part-time permanent employees with a competitive benefits package and employment perks like vacation, paid sick and personal time, training and development. As a team member, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including extended healthcare and drug plans, dental and, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work remotely
- No

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $24.84-$25.93 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Enhanced COVID-19 Precautions are in effect.

Work Location: In person

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