POSITION: Resident Mobility Companion
DEPARTMENT: Rehab Services
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services
As a member of the Rehab Team, the Resident Mobility Companion enhances opportunities for the Residents to engage in both internal and external activities in their own Home, within the R.K. Community, and the larger community. Reporting to the Walking Stick Rehab Team, the Resident Mobility Companion is responsible for assisting residents and their family members to break up the boredom by attending a variety of social functions and creating opportunities to get outdoors. As an employee of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, every person has a responsibility to be involved in providing a stimulating environment for the Residents – creating an alive and vibrant community based on meaningful relationships. In keeping, with our Mission, Vision, & Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Resident Mobility Companion as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient, and confidential manner.
Key Responsibilities
- In consultation with the Rehab Team, deliver opportunities for the residents to socialize with family members, attend Therapeutic Recreation Programming and activities within their RK Community, while maintaining contact with the larger community. (e.g., a trip down Main Street for coffee, etc.)
- To be the physical strength that family / friends / spouses need to power a manual wheelchair on an adventure “over-town” – complementing the socializing family members would like to be apart of.
- Hours will include weekends, holidays and early evenings ~ 11:00am – 7:00pm.
- To empower residents and their significant others in getting outdoors and finding the fun.
- To organize their time in a time effective manner so as to maximize resident socialization within the RK community.
- To be engaged and be comfortable with residents in starting conversations, utilizing mobility aides, playing cards, as well as simple activities like kicking a ball or doing a puzzle
- To motivate Residents and their families to participate in RK activities.
- Collaborates with other staff, volunteers, and Residents to promote socialization within and outside the Home, i.e. an interdisciplinary approach.
- Promote positive relationships with all the departments and with the local community.
- Understands that the Resident and their family are central to all departmental activities, services, and decisions.
Educational Qualifications
- The Resident Mobility Companion must be at least 18 years of age.
- Be enrolled or completed a diploma / degree program in a health care related sector or have a keen interest in, and/or other related relevant education and experience.
Experience Required
- Enrolled or having completed a diploma / degree program in a health care related sector.
- Experience in Long-Term Care (volunteering, family member living in a Long-Term Care setting).
- Proven leadership ability, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Familiar with Resident Safe Handling, Lifting, and Transfer training.
Knowledge & Skills
- Being able to play a musical instrument, and a willingness to sing are huge assets
- Understanding of the value of the socialization for the elderly
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong facilitation skills & organizational skills
- An ability to work collaboratively within the team and independently and be accountable for all actions and decisions, with a high degree of initiative
- Creative and innovative thinking – flexibility and adaptability is essential.
- Must be physically able to perform all aspects of the work.
- Adheres to Resident Safe Handling, Lifting, and Transfer training.
