Residential Counsellor Aide

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELLOR AIDE

Carebridge is a catalyst for fostering strong, caring, person centered communities across Lanark County. By serving, supporting, and empowering the most vulnerable, we elevate the well being of the entire community.

The Residential Counsellor Aide (RCA) is responsible to help develop and implement Person Centred Programs for individuals living within our residential group homes.

PERKS

·         Inclusive and supportive teams

·         Welfare benefits for permanent employees

·         Professional development

·         Employee and Family Assistance Program

·         Recognition Program – we recognize those who raise the bar and demonstrate exemplary performance

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Establish good rapport and communicate effectively with all individuals, staff, families and outside agencies

·         Advocate for each person supported

·         Perform regularly scheduled cleaning duties

·         Plan and carry out activities of interest for each individual, according to their goals

·         Provide support as needed in feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, lifting and transferring, and bathing routines

·         Manage emergency situations as they arise

·         Document daily, count and record PRN’s and Petty Cash

·         Provide transportation to and from medical appointments, recreational activities, and visits with family and friends

·         Stay up to date with and provide support through Behaviour Support Plans

·         Ensure training is up to date

REQUIREMENTS

·         Two-year College Diploma in Developmental Services Worker, Social Services Worker or another related post-secondary training program, and/or previous related experience

·         Satisfactory Criminal Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector

·         Valid G Driver’s License and satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

·         Certification in First Aid/CPR Level C and Crisis Prevention Intervention (within six months of hire)

·         Effective communication skills (oral, written, and listening)

·         Strong team player

·         Thorough knowledge of developmental services/mental health

·         Understanding of the application of Behaviour Management

·         Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethical standards

·         Computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Suite (Work, Outlook)

·         Ability to be flexible and work independently

·         Ability to perform two-person lifts with another employee

Other Titles for the role: Developmental Services Worker, Direct Support Facilitator, Residential Worker, Direct Care Worker

Tagged as: developmental services worker