STARTING BONUS! For joining the Thrive Group team you can earn an additional $500!

St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke is a not for profit 221 bed long-term care residence that features high quality living in a home like environment. "Privacy, dignity and caring" is the philosophy we live by. If you are an individual who values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility and Excellence then we would like to hear from you!

Please be advised that this posting is open to members of CLAC Local 302 bargaining unit members. If unfulfilled in that process applicants from Thrive Group Organizations will be considered. If unfulfilled by that process other external applicants will be considered.

Are you looking for a job with an organization that values a strong workplace culture? By joining St. Peter's Residence, you’ll be joining an organization that is:

• Great Place to Work certified! (2023)
• Named on the Best Employers in Ontario list (2023)
• Named on the Best Workplaces for Giving Back list (2023)

We are currently hiring a Temporary Full-Time to join our team. This position will offer you a competitive wage, paid orientation and on-going professional development opportunities. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• • Work collaboratively with BSO and care teams with non-pharm strategies/approaches to manage behaviours
  • Meal assistance and resident dining support as assigned
  • Non-pharm resident safety plan development, support, and monitoring
  • Support unstructured “neighborhood time” (Montessori/sensory) approaches to engagement on assigned terrace
  • Actively participate and/or contribute virtually at resident care meetings and other resident specific discussions (PIECES, SOS, risk management, care conferences, falls committee, etc.)
  • Support accurate DOS charting and progress notes to support behavior management
  • Support high risk new admissions and work collaboratively with recreation programmer assigned to terrace
  • Maintain appropriate resident and department records including MDS-RAI documentation, RT assessments, tracking of individual participation through Activity PRO, and other documentation required
  • Other departmental duties/coverage as assigned

 Requirements:

• • College diploma in Recreation or Gerontology as a field of study from an Ontario postsecondary institution or a postsecondary diploma, degree or certificate granted from another jurisdiction that the home reasonably believes is equivalent. May require post graduate Therapeutic Recreation Certificate and/or equivalent. 
  • Strong knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease, and other dementias, as well as other chronic health challenges (e.g. MS, Parkinsons, stroke, mental illness…)
  • Proven ability to design therapeutic recreation programs.
  • GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care
  • Above average empathetic, listening and reflective skills.
  • Strong leadership skills that are customer-service focussed in keeping with the "Care Culture" of St. Peter's Residence at chedoke.
  • Well developed time management, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities
  • Competent personal computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office…)
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Personal Characteristics: 

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to facilitate and engage persons with dementia.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.
• Able to meet physical requirements necessary to carry out job effectively, which include: lifting, standing for extended lengths of time, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling at regular frequencies throughout shift.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavour to promote it.
• Must support MOHLTC-Ministry of Health Long Term Care standards, as well as the policies and procedures of St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke and departmental policies and procedures

As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date.

At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email hr@thrivegroup.ca