Medex - Developmental Services Worker

**Job Description**:
Developmental Services Worker - Full time

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our team, you will provide developmental services work for residents who reside in our 193-bed long term care home.

This position is for our Extendicare Medex Home, located in Ottawa, ON.

What you’ll be doing
- Acts as liaison with families and advocate for residents to ensure they are allowed and encouraged to exercise their rights.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary team process of resident assessment, care planning and evaluation to ensure services are planned according to individual resident and family needs.
- Provides therapeutic services through individual and group counseling for residents and families, documents on resident’s record and evaluates effectiveness of these programs.
- Coordinates services of Psychogeriatric Consultant in support of staff caring for residents.
- Adheres to established department plans, policies, procedures, and quality assurance program to meet all regulatory and Extendicare standards.
- Provides in-service programs for home staff, residents, and families. Encourages and supports professional growth and development of staff.
- Promotes quality initiatives and programs designed to enhance resident care.
- Maintains all required records, reports, statistics and documentation for both residents and department in accordance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
- Participates on committees related to resident care and operation of the home as required.
- Liaises and consults with community partners, company resources and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.
- Other duties as assigned.

What you bring
- Diploma in Developmental Service Work (DSW) from an accredited College.
- Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
- Previous experience in addictions and mental health preferred.
- Competency in conducting individual counseling and group sessions.

What you’ll get
- Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
- A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
- Employee/Family Assistance Program.
- Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type:
Full time
- When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
- If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.