Medication Care Partner
Aspira Quinte Gardens Retirement Living, 30 College Street West, Belleville ON K8P 0A9
Rate of Pay : $22.07 to $22.48
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Casual, Must have every-other weekend availability.
At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira Quinte Gardens Retirement Living their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.
Reporting to the Director of Wellness, the Medication Care Partner is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents.
As a Medication Care Partner your typical day will impact in the following ways :
- Administers medication according to relevant legislative requirements and policies and procedures.
- Reviews residents’ Support Plans and provides assistance where indicated, with all required activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, mobility, continence management, collecting and washing laundry, sorting and storing clean laundry.
- Monitors and documents residents’ vitals, weights, behavior, mobility, safety, involvement in activities as indicated on the Personalized Support Plan or any other changes and reports to appropriate Team Members.
- Escorts residents to social activity programs, appointments, dining room, etc.
- Promptly answers nursing call systems.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Must haves :
High School Diploma and completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker program that meets legislative standards.Medication Administration certification.First Aid and CPR certified as well as experience with medication administration.Six hundred (600) hours of related experience, including both class time and practical experience, preferably with clinical experience in a geriatric setting.All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.Bonus points for having :
Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an asset.What you need to know :
Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experienceYou must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work / study permitYou must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector CheckSienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this positionApply Now if this job sounds interesting and you want to learn more!