Restorative Care Aide

"How do you bring kindness to others every day?"

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Restorative Care Aide reports to the Clinical Informatics Manager and is responsible for providing therapy services to residents under the direction of the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and the supervision of the designated lead and if applicable provides Nursing Restorative Services under the directions of the Unit Supervisor and the supervision of the designated lead.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group restorative programs based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor – including personal hygiene, AROM, restorative eating, restorative walking, restorative transfers, bed mobility, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Assess and implement group exercise class in long term care.
• Complete documentation in Activity Pro and Point Click Care ( RAI/MDS , care plans, progress notes, and initial assessments)
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs, and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• An asset to have successfully completed a training program in restorative care or is enrolled in such a program, or has successfully completed relevant training course provided at the Home by a qualified Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)
• CPR and First Aid qualifications an asset
• Computer literate
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a long term care setting
• Committed to promoting residents' well being
• Inspire others to be motivated and work with a passion, and empower team members
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory reference

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee perks
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Preferred

• College or better in Social Services
• College or better in Social Work
• Post Secondary Diploma or better in Recreation/Leisure Studies
• Post Secondary Diploma or better in Kinesiology
• Post Secondary Diploma or better in Therapeutic Recreation

Preferred

• CPR
• First Aid

Required

• Experience in a Healthcare Setting

Preferred

• Verbal Communication
• Computer Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Experience in LTC Setting
• Understand the Nursing Restorative Philosophy
• Positive Mindset
• Program Planning and Evaluation
• Knowledge of RAI/MDS-AIS Cert