About the Opportunity:

Our client, a respected long-term care facility located in the London area, is currently seeking experienced and dedicated Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) to join their healthcare team.

You will be hired and onboarded to RhynoCare as an Independent Contractor. We're dedicated to helping our team succeed by offering competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, and continuous support.

Summary of Duties

• Observe the patient(s) assigned so as to support a safe and caring environment for the patient(s).
• Ensure the safety of residents directly relating to violent outbursts of assigned resident.
• Provide 1 to 1 compassionate supervision services for residents with behavioural concerns
• Engage residents in meaningful 1:1 activities - i.e. reading stories, looking through photo albums, story telling
• Always staying within close proximity to the resident including during supervision
• Completion of documentation as requested by facility: i.e. Dementia Observations Scale (DOS), Behaviour Assessment Record (BAR) charting every hour.
• Interact with the patient, comforting the patient as needed and engaging in cognitively stimulating recreational activities as appropriate.
• Maintaining a Professional Image and always wearing a Name Tag - that is easily legible for the resident and public.
• Under the close or direct supervision of the patient's registered health professionals, provide assistance to the patient with the activities of daily living.
• Communicate their observations with the health care team to facilitate care planning.
• Complete the documentation specifically required of Observers, as per corporate policy and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned (high touch cleaning, filling masks, etc).

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum Grade 11 or equivalent education as recognized by the Ministry of Education, Province of Ontario
• Must be fluent in speaking and documenting in English.
• Successful completion of recent accredited Personal Support Worker certificate an asset
• Demonstrated experience and delivery of patient focused care
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (not required but recommended)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, disabilities, and protected veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.