About the Position
We are searching for a qualified LPN or Charge PCW to provide ongoing or short term care for our residents in a professional and compassionate manner .
The ideal candidate will have supervisory or nursing experience, and will provide oversight to team members working the evening or night shift.
You are a committed team player, with a passion for providing exceptional service and support, have an empathetic and respectful approach and great attention to detail, paying attention to the little things'.
Responsibilities
- Medication administration
- Provide personal care to residents such as aiding in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing / undressing
- May prepare snacks and assist in feeding the resident, if required
- Assist residents to the Dining Room for meals or delivers a food tray to the residents' apartment
- Perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes, making beds, or mopping floors.
- May perform routine health-related duties such as collecting specimens under the general direction of the General Manager / Resident Care Coordinator.
- Provide companionship to residents
- Observe any changes in residents' condition and communicates these changes to the General Manager / Resident Care Coordinator.
- Work in conjunction with other members of the Health Care Team, to provide effective and appropriate standards of care for all residents.
- Ensure residents' personal hygiene and other necessary household items are in stock
- Support and encourage residents to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible.
- Follow all health and safety legislation as it relates to the Nursing and Health Care Departments.
- Ensure use of proper infection control techniques and sanitation.
- Practice safety measures to prevent injuries, including proper body mechanics
Requirements
- Nursing experience or Continuing Care Assistant and the ability to perform the physical duties of a CCA
- Experience with Dementia care
- Supervisory experience
- First Aid and CPR certificates
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage when times are slow
- Empathy for, and an understanding of older adults, aging in place and cognitive impairment
- Positive attitude and the ability to build relationships
- Patient and friendly with demonstrated experience in problem solving
- Flexibility to work various shifts and locations, as required
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