Unregulated Care Provider - Nepean, Canada - City View Retirement Community
Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education**:
- Community College Health Care Attendant/Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent experience.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Background:
- Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset
- Demonstrates understanding/empathy for the needs of seniors
- Two years or more experience, preferably in a geriatric setting;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Empathy for, and understanding of the needs of the elderly
- The UCP 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.
- 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.
- 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) DSDs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tag out 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
- Perform all other job duties assigned
- Refer and adhere to all policies and procedures as they are in effect
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.)
- 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.
Salary:
From $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- supportive care: 1 year (required)
Work Location:
In person
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