Community Engagement Coordinator -Full-Time
St. Andrew Residence has a long-storied history of serving seniors in Chatham-Kent. Our Seniors Day Out Program is a day program that promotes health and wellness for seniors in our community.
As coordinator of the Seniors Day Out Program you bring a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors in the Chatham-Kent community. You place a strong emphasis on fostering new and strengthening existing relationships with seniors and our like-minded partners and continue to foster growth with the program.
Responsibilities:
- Grow and implement the Seniors Day Out Program, an adult day program serving Chatham-Kent
- Plan and deliver recreational, social and exercise activities for the program
- Perform weekly client calls to arrange transportation and foot care services
- Collect and report monthly program statistics
- Work alongside the Community and Client Relations Manager to develop and implement a community outreach plan
- Create awareness and support for the program and foster relationships with key stakeholders.
- Actively identifying and exploring partnerships with community partners/organizations to expand the strategic vision.
- Support and provide backup coverage for Community and Clients Relations Manager
- Creating, designing and executing social media marketing campaigns and strategies for the programs and St. Andrew’s Residence
- Collaborate with the programs team to identify new program opportunities for the residence and community programs
- Train and mentor program students
The preferred candidate holds:
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in social sciences, activation/gerontology, or therapeutic recreation is preferred but not required.
- Experience in Gerontology or Activation (or equivalent) an asset.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- A valid Class “G” driver’s license in good standing is required as it is a reliable vehicle to use in corporate business.
The nature of this position will require the successful candidate to provide a Vulnerable Sector Police Background Check before the commencement of employment.
Health Screening Requirements:
Each member of staff must have a:
- 2-step TB test
HOW TO APPLY:
St. Andrew’s Residence welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.
Any interested person must apply by email with a resume in PDF or .docx format to Sarah Baute, Human Resources Manager (sbaute@standrewsresidence.com) by 9:00 am on Monday, August 12th, 2024.
We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Registered Practical Nurse-Days
Permanent Part Time Days ( 30 hours bi-weekly)
Position Summary:
The Registered Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and established nursing care plans and practices, under the direction of a Manager, and in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice as established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Provide direct resident care and participate in resident health teaching
- Assesses, plan, implement and evaluate individualized care to meet the residents’ physical and emotional needs. Ensure resident care plan is initiated in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor residents’ progress, report changes in residents’ condition and environment, and confer with other health care professionals about the plans for resident care
- Communicate with relatives regarding the care and condition of respective residents as required.
- Direct and lead the team of PSW staff and students to ensure quality care is delivered to our residents.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of an appropriate plan of care for each resident.
- Provide resident-oriented, goal-directed nursing care for residents of all ages and liaise with attending physicians, physiotherapy, relatives or responsible persons, etc. to ensure effective resident care is provided;
- Maintain compliance with Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) and College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards
- Participate in the orientation, on-the-job training and in-servicing of nursing staff as required;
- Requisition and receive supplies.
- Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. Protect own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety
The ideal candidates will possess:
- The ability to demonstrate St. Andrew’s Residence, Mission & Vision and Core Values and Competencies through a combination of education and experience
- Possess a secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent education (i.e. GED certificate)
- Candidate must have graduated from a Practical Nursing program
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an RPN
- Previous experience as a Registered Practical Nurse or Practical Nurse preferred
- Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Familiar with PCC (PointClickCare) / EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record)
- Possess computer keyboarding skills
- As per the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority Act (RHRA), all staff members shall promptly provide the employer with a signed declaration disclosing new charges, convictions, orders and restraining orders, with respect to the period since the date the person’s last criminal reference check under subsection (2) was conducted
Other qualifications:
Experience in the following areas an asset:
- RPN work experience or student placement experience in a setting for care of the elderly
- RPN work experience, or student placement experience, in a retirement or long term care home
- Experience directing staff an asset
- Experience with restorative care
- Experience participating in a workplace committee
Certifications, memberships, licenses:
- Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an RPN
- Possess current Standard Level First Aid and Level C CPR certifications
Work Environment:
This position works indoors.
Hours of Work:
- 7:00 am to 3:00pm
- This position works weekday and weekend hours for the days, afternoons, and midnight shifts, which may include statutory holidays
- Candidate must be able to accept on short notice call-in hours
Rate of pay $22.94-$24.88
To apply please send a resume and cover letter in PDF format to sbaute@standrewsresidence.com