Residential Counsellor Aide

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELLOR AIDE
FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, AND CASUAL POSITIONS

Carebridge Community Support is seeking Residential Counsellor Aides in the Smiths Falls and
Almonte areas in Developmental Services. Carebridge is one of the largest employers in Lanark
County and we are looking for talented, caring, and skilled people to join our diverse team.

As a Residential Counsellor Aide (RCA) you are an advocate for the individuals you support and are
responsible for helping develop and implement Person Centered Plans in accordance with
individual needs. You will play a key part in assisting individuals achieve their potential with their
daily activities and by providing much needed care.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:

• Establishing a good rapport and communicating effectively with all individuals, staff,

• Planning and assisting in facilitating leisure and recreational activities for all individuals,
• Facilitating job placements as required,
• Performing regularly scheduled cleaning duties, ensuring that high health standards are

working with other agencies as required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Two Year College Diploma (PSW, DSW, S.S.G.D., SSW or, Mental Health Worker), related

• Strong communication skills (listening, verbal & written),
• Strong team player who excels at building trusting relationships,
• Thorough knowledge of mental health and/or developmental services,
• Understanding of the application of behavioural management,
• Knowledge of community resources,
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards and confidentiality,
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook),
• Ability to be flexible and work independently.
  

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• A Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector within the last 6 months is required.
• Ability to perform two-man lifts with another employee,
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license.
  

INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A POSITION AT CAREBRIDGE?

Please email resume to careers@carebridge.ca
Fax: 613-256-1185

Carebridge provides full-time and part-time permanent employees with a competitive benefits

package and employment perks like vacation, paid sick and personal time, training and
development. As a team member, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a

benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care
including extended healthcare and drug plans, dental and, disability income protection, life

insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

Carebridge is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to
treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require

assistance and/or an accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting
process, we can assist.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.