Why Work for McCormick?

• Provide you with opportunities to further learn and enhance your professional skills and dementia-specific knowledge
• Respect your desire for work-life balance
• Communicate expectations of team members and ensure best-practices are adhered to
• Competitive pay, access to fantastic pension program
• **PART TIME employees receive 15% in lieu of Benefits and 4% in lieu of Vacation!
• Provide you with an opportunity feel proud of the organization and our role in the community

About the McCormick Care Group

Founded in 1874 as the Women’s Christian Association, the McCormick Care Group is committed to advancing dementia care through the programs and services delivered in:

• The Home: Our accredited, not-for-profit, long-term care home serves a total of 160 residents with dementia whom are no longer able to live safely and independently within our 5 residential home areas.
• The Day and Respite Programs: The McCormick Dementia Services offers the largest day program of its kind in Ontario! Through their commitment to delivering the highest quality programs and services to clients in our day program, overnight respite program and care partner support programs.
• Research: Committed to conducting, supporting, sharing and engaging in research activity that enhances the lives of people living with dementia and their care partners.

To learn more about McCormick Care Group, please visit our website at: mccormickcaregroup.ca

Summary of Position

Reporting to the Director of Resident Care and Assistant Director of Care and as an integral part of the Resident Care Team, the Restorative Care Aide implements restorative programs to assist and support residents to restore, maintain or improve activities of daily living and psychosocial/mental functioning.

In partnership with Western University, the McCormick Care Group is supporting the development of the restorative curriculum. The plan is for the McCormick Home to host the restorative training this fall not only for McCormick, but other LTC Homes as well.

Additionally, this position has responsibility for:

• Overall provision and supervision of all restorative care delivered to residents by Personal Support Workers and Registered Practical Nurses.
• Overall supervision in the Home in the absence of Departmental Managers.
• Provides a link to all families regarding care to the residents.
• This position has close working relationships with the LTC Leadership Team, Physicians, Nurse Practitioner, Consultants, Supervisors, Social Workers and all other staff of the Home, Home and Community Care Support Services, Hospital Discharge Planners, Educational Institutions, as well as peer agencies, residents/clients, families and volunteers.
• Line is currently scheduled: 10:00 – 18:00 x4 including every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Implement and assist in evaluating both individual and group restorative programs based on assessed needs of individual residents
• Monitor the behavior and condition of residents during restorative programs, reporting any significant changes
• Participate in development and revision of programs under the guidance of the DOC
• Maintain program and resident records according to standards
• The Registered Nurse has responsibility for ensuring compliance of self as well as those reporting to this position with all policies and procedures of the home, as well as any policy or procedure that is specific to this department
• This position will also be responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all residents/ clients/ visitors and staff at all times, as well as be compliant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Compliance with the Code of Conduct and the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the McCormick Care Group are critical elements of this position
• The Registered Nurse is also responsible for maintaining compliance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 246/22 made under the Act, CARF Accreditation Standards and any other applicable Act or Legislation deemed necessary by the Home
• Support on the Home Area’s

Background/Qualifications

• Current registration with College of Nurse of Ontario as an RN
• Certificate in Restorative Care Education and Training Course or equivalent; or willingness to take the course on site for successful applicants
• Current CPR Heart Saver Certificate required
• Demonstrated ability to Chair a Committee
• Recent experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and/or LTC; preferred
• Demonstrate leadership skills and Administrative abilities
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and direct others
• Knowledge of diseases and conditions causing memory impairment in frail elderly populations; experience with memory impaired population
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able and willing to work as effective team member
• Demonstrated skill in physical and psychosocial assessment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to relationship-centered care
• Capable of meeting physical demands of the job and apply effective body mechanics
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position
• Demonstrate effective communication and documentations skills
• Ability to work in a computerized environment
• Must be able to perform all duties utilizing the core Values of McCormick Care Group: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to Chair a Committee

Our Values

By 2025, McCormick Care Group will be recognized as one of Canada’s leaders in innovative dementia care, embracing exceptional employee experiences.

Specializing in dementia care, we create a caring, inclusive community in which everyone feels a sense of safety, belonging, purpose and well-being.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your Resumé through Indeed
• We will be prioritizing contact with candidates who are short-listed for interviews
• If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at HR@mccormickcare.ca

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.22-$50.40 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Long Term Care: 1 year (preferred)
• Geriatrics / Rehabilitation: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-23