Resident Abuse. The parties agree that the abuse of residents will not be tolerated, and that residents have a right to live in an environment that is free from abuse. For this reason, the parties agree to cooperate fully with one another in investigating any reported cases of abuse. Where an employee is required to leave the work place while an investigation is carried out in response to a complaint of abuse, such time will be with pay for all scheduled hours lost as a result of the absence. The Employer agrees that when an employee is sent home with pay pending investigation, and a Union Committee person is on site, the Union Committee person will be present at the time the employee is sent home. If a Committee Person is not present, the Union Committee person will be advised not later than the next business day. All investigations will be completed as quickly as possible. Furthermore, the parties will work to ensure there is no retribution when an employee reports the abuse of a resident by another employee. The Union further agrees to work with the Employer to promote an abuse free environment for all residents.
Resident Abuse. The parties agree that the abuse of residents by employees will not be tolerated. The Union further agrees to cooperate with the Employer to promote an abuse free environment for all residents.
Resident Abuse. The Employer will provide each employee, at time of hire, with a copy of its current Resident Abuse policy, and will be available to answer any questions the employee may have about the policy. Such employees shall be required to read the policy provided and sign that they have read the policy and have had an opportunity to review any questions they may have about the policy, with the Employer. The Employer will provide an in-service in each calendar year with respect to the Resident Abuse policy current at the time of the in-service, and will be available to answer any questions the employee may have about the in-service. The Employer shall provide the employees at the in-service with a copy of the current Resident Abuse policy. Employees who attend such in-service outside their regular working hours will be paid at their regular rate of pay during such attendance. Employees will be required to sign that they have attended the in-service and that they have had an opportunity to review any questions they may have about the policy with the Employer. Nothing herein interferes with the right of the Employer to introduce an amended Resident Abuse policy at any time. The Employer shall provide an in-service about such amendment, and will provide the employees with a copy of the amendment. Employees who attend such in-service outside their regular working hours, as may be required by the Employer, will be paid at their regular rate of pay during such attendance. Employees will be required to sign that they have attended the in-service and that they have had an opportunity to review any questions they may have about the policy, with the Employer. The Employer and the Union understand and agree that every person has a positive obligation to report forthwith resident abuse or the suspicion of abuse and the information upon which it is based, without fear of reprisal.
Resident Abuse. 28.01 The parties agree that residents have a right to live in an environment that is free from abuse. The parties agree that the abuse of residents by employees will not be tolerated.
Resident Abuse. The parties agree that the abuse of residents will not be tolerated, and that residents have a right to live in an environment that is free from abuse. For this reason, the parties agree to cooperate fully with one another in investigating any reported cases of abuse. If an employee sees or becomes aware of an action which may appear to be abusive, they have a legal and moral obligation to report that action to their immediate supervisor. All investigations will be completed as quickly as possible. Furthermore, the parties will work to ensure there is no retribution when an employee reports the abuse of a resident by another employee. Both the employer and the Union will support such employee in bringing forth any good faith allegations of resident abuse. For clarity all employees should understand and accept that any person who is accused of abuse has a right to answer the allegations, and to explain their actions. The Union further agrees to work with the Employer to promote an abuse-free environment for all residents.
Resident Abuse. The parties agreed that residents have a right to live in an environment that is free from abuse. The parties agree that the abuse of residents by employees will not be tolerated. The Union further agrees to cooperate with the Employer to promote an abuse free environment for all residents. All employees have an obligation to report to their supervisor any incidents of resident abuse or suspected resident abuse. Both the Employer and the Union agree that an employee who, in good faith, reports resident abuse will be protected against retaliation or retribution. The Employer will thoroughly investigate all reports of resident abuse. It is understood that the Union has an obligation to represent employees accused of alleged abuse and nothing in this provision supersedes the grievance and arbitration procedure.
Resident Abuse a) The Employer will provide each employee at time of hire with a copy of its current resident abuse policy and will be available to answer any questions the employee may have about the policy. Such employees shall be required to read the policy provided and sign that they have read the policy and have had an opportunity to review any questions they may have about the policy with the Employer.
Resident Abuse. 30.01 The parties agree that residents have a right to live in an environment that is free from abuse. The parties agree that the abuse of residents by employees will not be tolerated. For this reason, the parties agree to cooperate fully with one another in investigating any reported cases of abuse. The parties further agree to cooperate with the Employer to promote an abuse free environment for all residents. SCHEDULE A” WAGE GRID; WAGE AND PAY EQUITY ADJUSTMENTS: Wage Grid that expired March 3, 2011: Classification Start 6 Months (PT: 900 hours) 1 Year (PT: 1800 hours) 2 Years (PT: 3600 hours) Activity Aide (non-certified)* 11.40 12.07 12.60 13.22 Housekeeping Aides; Dietary Aides; Laundry Aides 13.52 14.14 14.74 15.43 Activity Aide (certified)*; Restorative Aide (certified)* 13.90 14.51 15.20 15.71 Health Care Aide/PSW 15.80 16.42 17.04 17.63 Xxxx 16.42 17.02 17.64 18.24 Effective March 4, 2011: increase by 2% Classification Start 6 Months (PT: 900 hours) 1 Year (PT: 1800 hours) 2 Years (PT: 3600 hours) Activity Aide (non-certified)* 11.63 12.31 12.85 13.48 Housekeeping Aides; Dietary Aides; Laundry Aides 13.79 14.42 15.03 15.74 Activity Aide (certified)*; Restorative Aide (certified)* 14.18 14.80 15.50 16.02 Health Care Aide/PSW 16.12 16.75 17.38 17.98 Xxxx 16.75 17.36 17.99 18.60 Effective July 15, 2012: increase by 1.5% Classification Start 6 Months (PT: 900 hours) 1 Year (PT: 1800 hours) 2 Years (PT: 3600 hours) Activity Aide (non-certified)* 11.80 12.49 13.04 13.68 Housekeeping Aides; Dietary Aides; Laundry Aides 14.00 14.64 15.26 15.98 Activity Aide (certified)*; Restorative Aide (certified)* 14.39 15.02 15.73 16.26 Health Care Aide/PSW 16.36 17.00 17.64 18.25 Xxxx 17.00 17.62 18.26 18.88 (Note that the previous conversion formula from the 1950 hours = 1 year to 1800 hours = 1 year is as per the previously Agreed “Seniority” 12.01 provision) *Retroactivity: Retroactivity of the March 4, 2011 wage increase will be paid to employees who are currently employed as of November 2, 2011 (i.e. the date of ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement). Such retroactivity will be paid by December 16, 2011. *Greencircled Employees: Employees who have been greencircled above the grid will continue to be greencircled and will receive the following adjustments to their greencircled rate: Effective March 4, 2011: 2.0% Effective July 15, 2012: 1.5%
Resident Abuse. The parties agree that the abuse of residents will not be tolerated and that residents have a right to live in an environment that is free from abuse. For this reason, the parties agree to cooperate fully with one another in investigating any reported cases of abuse. Where an employee is required to leave the workplace while an investigation is carried out in response to a complaint of abuse, such time will be with pay for all scheduled hours lost as a result of the absence. The Employer agrees that when an employee is sent home with pay pending investigation, and a Union Xxxxxxx is on site, the Union Xxxxxxx will be present at the time the employee is sent home. All investigations will be completed as quickly as possible. Furthermore, the parties will work to ensure there is no retribution when an employee reports the abuse of a resident by another employee. The Union further agrees to work with the Employer to promote an abuse free environment.
Resident Abuse. The parties agree that the abuse of residents will not be tolerated, and that residents have a right to live in an environment that is free from abuse. For this reason, the parties agree to cooperate fully with one another in investigating any reported cases of abuse. If an employee sees or becomes aware of an action which may appear to be abusive, they have a legal and moral obligation to report that action to their immediate supervisor. Where an employee is required to leave the work place while an investigation is carried out in response to a complaint of abuse, such time will be with pay for all scheduled hours lost as a result of the absence. The Employer agrees that when an employee is sent home with pay pending investigation, and a Union Committee person is on site, the Union Committee person will be present at the time the employee is sent home. If a Committee Person is not present, the Union Committee person will be advised not later than the next business day. All investigations will be completed as quickly as possible. Furthermore, the parties will work to ensure there is no retribution when an employee reports the abuse of a resident by another employee. Both the employer and the Union will support such employee in bringing forth any good faith allegations of resident abuse. For clarity all employees should understand and accept that any person who is accused of abuse has a right to answer the allegations, and to explain their actions. The Union further agrees to work with the Employer to promote an abuse free environment for all residents.
