Our Team

We Recognize Our real strength Is Our Staff & Their Commitment To Our residents

The Innovative Housing Society Community is constantly growing and therefore is always looking for caring individuals to join our team. IHS currently employees approximately 150 Team members who each and every day touch the lives of people in their community.

We recognize our real strength is our staff and their commitment to our residents. Team Members at IHS represent a variety of cultures and many age groups. We offer a variety of perks, an excellent benefit package, RRSP program, and flexible scheduling.

If you are interested in making a difference and value working in a team environment we would like to hear from you.

Current Positions Offered

“Creating supportive communities where people want to live and where our Team Members want to work.”

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LPN’s – Various Positions

Competition WLPN06132011

We are looking for Full Time, Part Time & Casual LPN’s Days, Evenings & Nights
Many positions to be posted soon!

This is an exciting opportunity for you as an LPN to continue to grow your scope of practice and develop a variety of skills in an exciting and fast paced environment.

As an LPN at Innovative Housing Society you can count on being part of a Team that is focused on delivering top notch care to Residents and interacting in a Multidisciplinary environment. You will be part of a Team that is focused on enriching our Resident’s mind, body and soul.

You will develop and use your leadership skills, work to a full scope of practice and experience rewarding interactions with Residents and Team Members. New grads are welcome.

Innovative Housing Society has a unique working culture that values the contribution of every Team Member. Your success is important to us and you will be surrounded by other Team Members and a Management Team who are committed to seeing you succeed.

Qualifications:

Current LPN License (in good standing with CLPNA)
Current CPR – Level ‘C’ required
Clear Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector – within last 6 months)
Previous experience with DAL is an asset
Strong written and verbal communication skills

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HCA’s – Various Positions

Competition # W HCA06132011

We are looking for Full Time, Part Time & Casual HCA’s
Days, Evenings & Nights
Many positions to be posted soon!
 
Position Summary:
 
The HCA is responsible for ensuring the general wellbeing of residents though the delivery of high-quality services in a manner that is consistent with the policies, procedures, and philosophies of Innovative Housing Society. The HCA will provide basic assessment and treatments, personal care, medication administration, and delegated health services to the residents, as well as providing support and direction to the Care Services Team. The HCA will at all times demonstrate support of IHS’ policies and procedures, and conduct themselves in a professional manner in all situations.
 
Qualifications:
 
Recognized HCA certificate
Effective written and oral communication skills in the English language
Valid C.P.R and first aid certificate (must be obtained within one month of employment)
Clear criminal record security clearance with Vulnerable Sector included (no more than 6 months old).
Must be physically fit to perform lifting and transferring and able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
Appropriately dressed – nurses uniform.
Must be able to work independently or as a part of the interdisciplinary team.
Related experience an asset.

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Other positions available may include:

• Resident Care: Health Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses, Recreational Therapy Assistants
• Food Service: Cooks, Dishwashers
• Maintenance Persons
• Housekeeping, laundry

Here is what some of our Team Members have to say:

“The connection and relationships that we develop in our community go along way. It makes me smile when I see our residents smile. I truly know that I am making a difference."

"I have discovered that one of my strengths is helping others achieve their goals. I decided to make a living by assisting those in need. Innovative Housing allows me to do this with a flexible schedule so that I can also spend quality time with my family.”

“I not only enjoy working as an IHS Team member, I have also developed some great friendships along the way.”

"I have found that challenging my own perspectives and my getting out of my comfort zones can be extremely rewarding and also a lot of fun.”

“It's not just a job. It's making a difference in peoples lives.” I like the fact that every day is a new day with new possibilities."