Job Description

About the Opportunity

RhynoCare is seeking a Resident Care Assistant (RCA) to work in Long Term Care facilities in Peterborough, ON. You will be hired and onboarded with RhynoCare as an Independent Contractor.

At RhynoCare, we’re committed to your success. We offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, and ongoing support so you can focus on what you do best - delivering exceptional care.

Position Overview

The Resident Care Assistant is an unregulated health care provider who is primarily responsible for the close observation of patients whose behaviors pose a risk to his/her safety or the safety of others. Passionate about person centered care, the observer engages in restorative care and provides assistance with activities of daily living to the patient/resident for whom they are observing.

Working under the direction of supervising registered health care professional, including the Unit's Patient Care Manager or designate. The patients you are observing may be elderly and suffering from dementia, or they may be young patients who have experienced a traumatic injury. This includes individuals who may have been in motor vehicle collisions, who have been assaulted, who have fallen, or people who have attempted to harm themselves and/or may have experienced physical disfigurements.

Responsibilities

• Observe the patient(s) assigned to support a safe and caring environment for the patient(s).
• Ensure the safety of residents directly relating to violent outbursts of assigned resident escalating to healthcare staff when necessary
• 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.
• 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).
• Demonstrate commitment to Rhynocare’s mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care by upholding the values of discipline, integrity, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Provide supervision that is guided by innovation, respect, and a dedication to supporting healthier, more fulfilling lives for all individuals.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 11 or equivalent education as recognized by the Ministry of Education, Province of Ontario
• Valid Security License issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General (not required but highly preferred)
• Must be fluent in speaking and documenting in English.
• Successful completion of recent accredited Personal Support Worker certificate considered 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
• Must be in compliance with RhynoCare’s shift acceptance and cancellation policy (provided for review upon being hired)

Compensation

• Pay: $19-20/ hour (depending on experience and assignment)

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.