Restorative Assistant

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Temporary Part-TimeRestorative Assistantto join our Losier Hallteam based in MiramichiNew Brunswick.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector Shannex offers opportunities for growth development and advancement. And at the end of every day you will know youve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $27.85
• Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life travel and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• Pension plan
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program including excellent discounts for apparel restaurants technology fitness travel and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannexs Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Prepares and administer individual and group physical therapy;
• Administers and assists residents with therapeutic intervention programs as developed by the PT and OT such as range of motion progressive resistive and stretching ADLs;
• Assists residents in ambulation with or without an ambulatory aid under the direction of the Physiotherapist;
• Documents according to policy and procedures (e.g Daily Resident Care Record resident progress notes incident reporting PPCA Critical Incidents etc.);
• Observes and monitors residents response during treatment and responds accordingly to ensure safety; note conditions and progress for reporting to PT/OT;
• Maintains equipment inventory and assists with department audits cleaning and inspections.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement collaboration and accountability you bring:

• A Restorative Assistant Diploma from an approved college or you have a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology or applicable education in the health sciences field. If you are currently enrolled in these programs your application will be considered;
• Current First Aid & CPR or BLS Certificate (required);
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire;
• Advanced proficiency in the English language is required proficiency in French considered an asset;
• U-First training or a Dementia Care Course would be considered an asset;
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations services and care.

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.