Resthaven Lodge
2281 Mills Road V8L 2C3 Sidney, BC, Canada

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ACTIVITY WORKER Are you? Passionate about enhancing the quality of lives for our residents by offering and facilitating a wide variety of therapeutic programs that meet their physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs and interests of our residents. Interested to join a cheerful work environment that promotes courtesy and respect for our residents and caregivers...Continue reading

Admin & Scheduling Position JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of Rest Haven Lodge (RHL) Administration Team, the incumbent will be responsible for receptionist and secretarial support, and nursing department staff scheduling, as well as be backup for payroll processing. This front line position is fast-paced and filled with distractions. Flexibility and multi-tasking skills are imperative. ... REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE: * Experience in the healthcare environment in a role that included staff scheduling. * Payroll processing an asset. * Experience in a residential long-term care facility preferred. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Able to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. * Efficient and productive with strong organizational skills. * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. * Aptitude and desire to learn new computer programs. * Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times. * Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team. * Able to work independently with minimal supervision. * Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.

Rest Haven Lodge Director of Care Are you? Passionate about responding to the needs of the whole person: body, mind and spirit Interested to join a work environment that promotes courtesy and respect for our residents and care givers... Interested in an organization that expects excellence and competence and where standards are adhered to Looking for work / life balance with an organization whose values align with your personal ones Then Rest Haven Lodge is for you!! We are recruiting a Director of Care for RHL, a non-profit facility offering complex health care services to 73 seniors living in a residential care setting in beautiful Sidney, BC. Reporting to the Board, the Director of Care is an executive position responsible for the successful operations and overall performance of RHL; provides clinical leadership to nursing and allied health staff, and leadership support for the operations support staff. A degree in Nursing or Health Administration with 2 years leadership and management experience in residential care preferred. For more information or to submit your resume, please contact: Irene Street RRT, MBA Interim Director of Care [email protected]

Rest Haven Lodge Recruitment Rest Haven Lodge is a non-profit facility that "cares for the community" by offering complex health care services to 73 seniors living in a residential care setting. We are looking for staff who are committed to ensuring the dignity of residents, promote a resident's ability to make choices about his or her daily life and care, and treasure the role of older adults in our society. ... Positions Available Licensed Practical Nurse Under the direction of the RN Team Lead and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide care to complex but stable residents. You will operate to full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia, and according to Rest haven lodge operating policies and standards. Typical duties include: plan interventions, perform assessments, administer medications and participate in the multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences. Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Team Lead Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN / RPN) is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of holistic care and services to residents. As a member of the care team, the RN / RPN collaborates with the healthcare team in order to meet the individual needs of residents. In addition, the RN / RPN acts as a leader and mentor to LPNs and Nursing Assistants (NAs) by motivating and empowering the team, ensures excellence in the completion of nursing assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. The RN / RPN works cohesively with other team members to ensure that the changing needs of residents are addressed, acts as an advocate, facilitator and change agent. Compensation as per BCNU contract. A Criminal Record Check is required upon hire. Please send resume to [email protected]

Congratulations on the completion of Accreditation Canada! Well done everyone!

Meanwhile in Sidney! Bed Races on Beacon in support of Resthaven Lodge. Teams of runners are taking part in head-to-head races on beds in support of Palliative Care. Noon until 3pm.

Thank you to all the volunteers and guests that came out and made the Bed Races such a success.

Bed races rumble on sleepy Sidney streets

Staff Roof Top Volleyball

Rest Haven Lodge; Activity Coordinator Accepting applications for an experienced Activity Coordinator who provides resident-centered care and is passionate about caring for the community. Responsibilities; Developing, planning, facilitating and evaluating therapeutic social programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in our complex care setting. Responsibilities include developing individual care plans in collaboration with family and multidisciplinary teams to m...eet social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs & interests. Experience in developing programs for persons with dementia giving them a sense of dignity and self-respect. Responsible for administrative duties, policy development, and delegates to Activity Assistants that facilitate programs. Works with Volunteer Coordinator in matching volunteers to appropriate care. Develops monthly Newsletters in collaboration with Nursing and Volunteer Coordinator. Performs responsibilities in accordance with facility standards, policies & procedures and models a culture of safety at all times. B. Skills and Abilities Ability to plan and deliver individual and group activities with persons with dementia Ability to deal effectively with individuals with responsive behaviors Ability to utilize community resources effectively and develop positive working relationships with community resources, families and other service providers. Ability to communicate effectively and work effectively as part of a team. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Ability to operate related equipment Excellent Organizational skills Conflict management skills Experience in utilizing computer software programs for Newsletter development and program planning Ability to work independently Proven abilities in leadership, organization and communication skills Qualifications; A Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in activities, or two years of college level courses plus experience in a social recreational activities program in a health care setting required Current First Aide and CPR certificate Class 4 Driver's License for facility bus Proven skills with Computer programs in Newsletter development and program planning Application; Send Resume to [email protected] with 2 references. Competitive wage with Benefit package. Enrollment with Municipal Pension Plan