Resident Care Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - The Berkeley Retirement Residences

The Berkeley Retirement Residences

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Responsibilities:

Supervising, Training and Performance Management
Assumes many of the General Manager responsibilities during his/her vacations or extended leaves of absence
Updates resident care plans for PCWs and LPNs
Ensures effective PCW and LPN coverage through scheduling of staff work
Follows Dr.

's orders and administers medication, including dressings and treatments, transcriptions of doctors' orders, re:
ordering of medication and other skills.

Keeps informed on all prescribed medication and monitors safekeeping of medication
As necessary, uses clinical and problemsolving skills to assess residents
Establishes and maintains good human relations with professional, non

- professional, staff, residents' families and the larger community

Qualifications:

Currently registered with the N.S. College of Nurses
Comprehensive knowledge of health care practices, including courses in Dementia and Pharmacology
Experience in a charge or supervisory position
Strong leadership, management & communication skills
Ability to relate to elderly persons showing courtesy and understanding
First Aid and CPR certificates
Strong communication and listening skills
Flexibility to work various shifts, as required
Passion for teaching/ mentoring for resident quality care
Must be available days/evenings/nights as required
Must be available weekdays, weekends, holidays as required.