Residential Rehabilitation Worker (Counselor)

Residential Rehabilitation Worker (Counselor)

Compensation : $22.4471 - $24.3364

Unionized Position : For Part-time and Full-time Employees

Hours of Work : Shift work - varies

Union : NSGEU

Position Type : Full time, Permanent

Job Description

Under the direction of the Small Options Homes Director, the Residential Rehabilitation Worker (RRW / Counselor) is expected to function within the Philosophy and Principles, Rules or Work and Policy Manual of Riverview Enhanced Living.

Requirements

• Education / experience in a Human Services field or Community College Diploma
• One-year experience or a combination of education, training, and related work experience
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

The Counselor is responsible for the duties listed below along with other duties as required :

• Ensure the physical / mental health of all clients is maintained and not put at risk by other clients or staff
• Observe, document, and communicate changes in physical and mental health and to accompany clients to specific appointments when deemed necessary
• Ensure regular personal hygiene habits are followed such as bathing, tooth brushing, and personal grooming, etc.,
• Ensure healthy diets are provided and encourage healthy diets to clients
• Administer document and / or supervise medications as directed by policy and perform simple first aid
• Ensure that each client has access to recreation and leisure opportunities
• Accompany clients on recreation and leisure activities as required
• Assist with referrals to appropriate community resources, liaise with those resources on behalf to the client
• Ensure proper attire
• Ensure client comfort and clothing allowances are properly maintained
• Stimulate and support appropriate interactions and interpersonal relations within and outside of the home
• Encourage and support clients in fulfilling their individual spiritual needs

Client Care / Programming

• Teach and supervise all skills necessary to attain levels or optimum independence. Skills include, but are not limited to, independent living skills, life skills, household management skills, socialization, sexuality, etc.,
• Identify client needs and to develop, implement, and evaluate programs to meet these needs in cooperation with the program team
• Support and / or assist with client’s activities and responsibilities
• Monitor and document client activities and interactions within their home
• Keep files, records, reports, daily logs, etc., up to date and in a legible professional manner
• Carry out / support / teach menu planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation ensuring nutritional needs are met
• Complete formal assessments of client’s skills and progress
• Maintain, upgrade, and awareness or community resources
• Offer staff support to other homes as required Communication
• Assist in developing an interdependent team approach in the day-to-day decisions in the house
• Communicate with the House Coordinator, staff team, clients, family, municipal workers, doctors, advocates, neighbours, landlord, community service employees, etc.,
• Responsible for assessments, program plans, monthly progress reports, daily logs, medication charts and appointments, incident reports, and keeping client’s files up to date
• Read recent entries in each client’s progress notes at the beginning of shift
• Attend and participate in meetings as required
• Promote an atmosphere that is conducive to welcoming visitors
• Provide orientation and training to new employees, volunteers, and students
• Monitor, assess, and provide orientation to prospective clients

Safety / Maintenance

• Make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action in the time of crisis / crisis prevention
• Follow policies, procedures, and uphold standards
• Ensure the home is clean, tidy, and in a well-kept condition and all times
• Be familiar with and be able to implement Emergency Evacuation Plans and other safety measures as needed
• Recommend maintenance and replacement needs to the House Coordinator
• Ensure security of records and house upon leaving lift

General

• Act as a role model for the clients at all times
• Attend staff development sessions as requested or required
• Responsible for the operation of the home and for the safety and total physical, mental, and social well-being of the clients in the absence of the House Coordinator
• Fulfill the role of teacher / role model of the clients
• Work flexible shifts as needed

Key Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Patient and empathetic - Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to make independent decisions and good judgement in times of crisis
• Independently motivated and creative
• Ability to work independent of constant supervision and direction
• Able to work in crisis situations and ever-changing demands on time
• Adaptable and flexible
29 days ago