Job Description
Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset.
Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.
Good physical and mental health and free from communicable disease.
Certified in CPR and First Aid recommended.
Good understanding of the nursing process
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures.
PSW, Health Care Aid, DSW certification, if applicable.
Current Police Check with Vulnerable Persons Screening, TB screening within the last two years and mask fit test within the last two years.
Physical Demands:
1. Standing for long periods of time.
2. Walking short distances and up/down staircases.
3. Typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently.
4. Pulling/pushing/lifting to open and/or relocate binders, carts, etc. up to 10lbs.
5. Bending, kneeling, providing walking support for residents in the provision of resident care where required.
6. Dexterity required to open pouches/blister packs, insert test strips into glucometers, etc (as applicable – see Medication Administration (UCPS only).
7. Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen.
8. Hearing differences in phone ring tones and/or in fire system horns or alerts for emergency response purposes.
9. Speaking/communicating with individuals.
Job Description: Medication Administration
The caregiver is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner by law and in accordance with prevailing practices as set out by the pharmacy.
Reviews, reads, documents and communicates pertinent information about residents.
Receives medication updates.
Administers/assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record (MAR).
Medications are passed according to times as directed by the residence and/or physician’s order.
Documents and initials as medications are given; appropriate documentation is completed for refusal or missed doses.
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents.
Additional Qualifications:
Successful completion of initial and annual medication administration training and sign off by the DOC/designate.
Notifies the Direct of Care of any resident concerns.
Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
Checks all medications prior to administration using the "8 rights" for medication administration (right route, right resident, right medication, right dose, etc.)
Provides PRN ("as needed") medications as requested by the resident and as per the physician's order.
Counts all narcotics with another UCP or nurse at the beginning and end of every shift.
Refills resident medications as required and as per the prescription refill process.
Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys.
Job Description: Resident Care
Notifies the Director of Care of any resident and/or family concerns.
Attends and actively participates in daily communication meetings
Provides feedback in the assessment of every resident and in the development of the Plan of Care.
Answers call bells when necessary.
Observe and report any resident changes in condition
Complete nursing documentation if applicable as per residence policies and guidelines.
Deals courteously with staff, residents, resident families and visitors.
Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
Strives to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns, history and basic human needs.
Assist with monthly blood pressures and weights as assigned.
Provide emergency first aid/nursing care until appropriate medical care is available.
Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required.
Assist with any other duties as directed by the Director of Care.
Assist in other departments such as housekeeping, laundry and dietary.
Job Description: Risk Management and General Safety
Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.
Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies.
Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.
Works all shifts and all days, morning, daytime , evening and night shifts as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tamworth, ON K0K 3G0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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