Rehabilitative Care Worker

Responsibilities

The Rehabilitative Care Worker (RCW) assists participants, in a safe and supportive manner, with all aspects of daily living including personal care and program participation. The RCW also facilitates resident decision-making, skill development and independence, in accordance with residents' goals, needs and care plan. The RCW supervises and assists with meals and snacks, clothing care, recreation activities, vocational programs and other activities as assigned. The RCW performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Administrator, Director of Resident Care or delegated representative(s). He/she attends professional development opportunities and meetings as required.

Qualifications and Assets

Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to manage a workload flowing from several directions

Proven ability to work both independently and in a team situation

Proven ability to adapt to flexible work practices

Current Core Competencies as required by Department of Community Services:

Ø Fire & Life Safety

Ø Personal Care

Ø Individual Program Planning

Ø Behaviour Supports

Ø Medication Awareness

or willingness to obtain same within six (6) months of hire

Current certification in First Aid/CPR

Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or Mandt training

Recent related job experience preferred.

Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail

Proven ability to work both independently and in a team situation

Proven ability to adapt to flexible work practices

Shifts - Normally consists of regularly scheduled 12-hour shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends

Salary - As per CUPE collective agreement

Please apply by submitting your current resume to:

[email protected]

Please quote Competition Number on application.

This is a CUPE position. This position is open to all applicants.

Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Thank you for your interest in this position.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.