Resident Attendant
Resident Attendant-1 Year
Due to the aging population in North America in general and here in Canada to be specific and the commitment from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Resident Care to provide long term care beds, there is an increasing demand for trained administrators and managers. This diploma program targets the skills & knowledge necessary for managers/administrators working in this sector and provides students with an understanding of the long-term resident care industry.
This diploma program is ideal for those candidates with an academic background or managerial experience in a related health or business discipline. The competency-based curriculum will prepare the students for a challenging, dynamic management career in a recognized sector.
Graduates find work as administrators, managers in the healthcare industry (i.e., residents, hospitals, long-term resident care facilities, community-based agencies, the Ministry of Health, paramedic services, etc.). Atlantic Business College requires that students enrolled in the Resident Attendant Program complete all the courses listed below. To receive a diploma a student must receive a minimum mark of 60 in all compulsory courses and successful completion of all
Clinical Work Placement hours.
Knowledge and Skills
- Graduates will understand the historical underpinnings of long-term resident care in Canada and the role of healthcare financing
- Graduates will understand the fundamental tenants of long-term resident care in Canada
- Graduates will understand current legislation and major issues impacting long-term resident care delivery in Canada
- Graduates will understand the ethical obligations present in long-term resident care
- Graduates will understand government regulations regarding family/caregiver applications to the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care
- The graduate will understand the fundamentals of Ontario legislation regarding workplace health and safety
- The graduate will understand the core competencies of Infection Protection and Control in the healthcare environment
- The graduate will gain a fundamental understanding of the role, function, and scope of the multidisciplinary team
- The graduate will understand the functions of older-adult health and body system
- The graduate will build a definition of Leadership in Healthcare
- The graduate will understand the role and functions of a healthcare leader
- The graduate will understand the value of teams, their functions, and the application of leadership skills
- The graduate will develop skills and strategies to manage conflicts, make decisions, and solve problems
- The graduate will know the importance of effective communication
- The graduate will develop the knowledge and skills in data acquisition, quality indicators, and measurement to ensure the quality of care in healthcare
INFORMATION:
Fredericton, NB, Canada.
Full Time
1 years
At the completion of this course, the students will be able to:
- Describe the evolution and funding of long-term resident care in Canada
- Explain the status of long-term resident care today and the issues it faces
- Describe ethical concerns common to long-term care resident care settings and approaches for dealing with such concerns
- Identify challenges related to mental health in long-term resident care
- Recognize the importance of strategic planning
- Implement tools and techniques to make quality improvements
- Use common communication and decision-making models to improve your leadership skills
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school graduation or
- GED or equivalent or
- Mature student – Detailed resume outlining experience and qualifications must be submitted.
Compulsory Courses
- Fundamentals in Long-Term Resident Care
- Fundamentals in older-adult health
- Leadership in Healthcare
- Strategic Management: quality standards and performance
- Communications
- Professionalism in the workplace
- Computer Applications
- Fundamentals in Community-based long-term resident care
- CPR certificate First Aid – Emergency Advanced Level Certificate
- Criminal Record (Vulnerable Sector) Check
Healthcare & social services
Resident Attendant in Calgary, AB, Canada
Updated 10 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
CA$28K - CA$43K/yr
Average Base Pay
8 salaries
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How much does a Resident assistant make in Calgary, AB?
The average salary for a Resident assistant is $34,848 in Calgary, AB. Salaries estimates are based on 8 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Resident assistant employees in Calgary, AB.
