Competition #:420-09-02-16-24 Job Title: Resident Support Worker
Dept.: Nursing Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: Feb 16, 2024 Close Date: Open until filled
Reg/Temp: Temporary Full/Part: Casual – (up to Full time hours available)
Tentative end date March 31, 2024 (subject to change)
Union: Non -Union
Applications are accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date
Opening Statement
The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs approx. 250 staff in various Departments.
The Resident Support Worker is an important role in supporting the needs of residents in the Home. Working collaboratively with the CCA’s to support the activities of daily living, while supporting residents’ physical and emotional needs. The RSW is responsible to the Team Lead RN or LPN in the Care Area.
Key Responsibilities: Answer call bells; Assist with mealtimes; Assist residents with eating and drinking
Assist with setting up and cleaning up from meals; Bed making; spotting resident transfers; Tidying bedrooms
Assist residents to and from activities; to promote and maintain the safety of residents, staff, and visitors at all times;
Regular check ins with residents; Review Life Plans in residents’ charts; Support residents with activities or needs; duties
as assigned by the Team Lead RN or LPN.
Education/Experience
- Grade 12 Completion
- Diploma in social services, human services considered an asset
- Experience working on long term care, or with seniors considered an asset
- Experience working in customer service / hospitality considered an asset
Complete Job Description for Resident Support Worker on website www.rkmacdonald.ca
Hours of Work (Subject to change)
Casual hours (up to 80 Hrs. Biweekly hours available)
Hours : according to need: 7am-7 pm, 8am-6 pm, 7pm-7am, 8am-8 pm, 3-7 pm 3-11 pm.
Rate: $ 17.03310/hr.
Benefits/Pension Information
Pension –No Casual Status Sick benefits- No Casual Status
Health Benefits – No Casual Status Vac % paid per pay
Holiday Pay (following Dept. of Labor Standards for casuals) Union – Non union
Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. We are committed to upholding the Human Rights of all R.K MacDonald employees, including the right of all people to enjoy a physically and psychologically safe work environment; the right of all people to just and favorable terms of employment; and the right of all people to be respected and valued for their differences with equitable opportunities and outcomes in an inclusive environment where all can thrive. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, in all job positions, of the residents we serve. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume to: email: jobs@rkmacdonald.ca or fax 1 902 863-4437
Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca