Resident Support And Protection Aid - Team Lead (Midland)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As the RSPA, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our residents and the effectiveness of our staff. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing Resident Support and protection Aid (RSPA) Staff
• Liaison with Regional Managers on issues pertaining to the home and RSPA staff
• Ensuring that Lion Guard Corporation’s policies and procedures are adhered to
• Implementing Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) techniques
• Monitoring RSPA staff attendance and focus during shifts
• Facilitating meaningful interactions between RSPA staff and residents
• Coordinating RSPA staff breaks and communication with the charge nurse
• Overseeing accurate and legible documentation of BSO DOS and other required charting
• Establishing a positive relationship with nursing staff, addressing their needs, and taking corrective action
• Training and development of RSPA Staff
• Implementing the Corrective Disciplinary Process
• Maintaining neat and organized resident binders
• Completing and submitting daily site reports to the regional manager
• Fostering a polite and respectful atmosphere among RSPA
• Promoting teamwork and accountability among RSPAs
• Upholding professionalism and excellence throughout the home

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

License: Security Guard License

Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check.

Immunizations Up-to-date immunizations including min 3 doses for COVID-19

Compassion and Empathy: A genuine desire to help and care for elderly residents, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ethical Behavior: Adherence to professional and ethical standards in caregiving, including respecting residents' rights

and privacy.

Leadership: Strong communication and leadership skills and knowledge of resident care protocols and regulations

Skills: The ability to accurately document care activities while remaining detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.

Teamwork: Collaboration skills to work effectively with RSPA Staff, nurses, PSWs, and other healthcare professionals.

Adaptability: The capacity to adapt to changing situations and schedules in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Cultural Sensitivity: The ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment while providing culturally sensitive care to residents from diverse backgrounds.

Resident-Centered Care: A focus on providing person-centered care, which involves tailoring care to meet each resident's unique needs and preferences with a high level of professionalism and dedication to resident well-being.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required.

Experience: Previous supervisory experience in a healthcare or residential care setting is preferred.

MUST BE WILLING TO OBTAIN (with our assistance):

2 Step TB Tests

Vulnerable Sector Screening

CPR and First Aid Certification

N95 Mask Fit Test

NOTE:

PPE will be provided

JOB TYPE

FT, Shift Work

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Midland, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Security Guard License (preferred)
• Up-to-date immunizations including min 3 doses for COVID-19 (preferred)
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person