Position Overview

Under the leadership and direction of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Psychiatric Nurse as team leaders, the Resident Assistant provides care to the residents living in a small home environment within Personal Care Homes.

The Resident Assistant assists with activities of daily living and meets other resident needs as required to protect, sustain optimal health and nurture residents. The Resident Assistant focuses on promoting dignity and quality of life for residents within the personal care home which would include nutrition, participation in stimulating activities and care for the residents’ environment like laundry, and housekeeping.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and ...