Medication Care Partner - Pickering, Canada - Amica Senior Lifestyles

Amica Senior Lifestyles

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Pickering, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

MEDICATION CARE PARTNER

_ Amica Pickering_

_ Temporary Part Time (55 hours Bi-Weekly)_

At Amica we are united in our purpose to provide the best care in Senior Living in a supportive environment.

We are setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience.

We are committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, and offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options.

Established in 1996, we own and operate 34 residences in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, and continue to grow in select markets.

Find out how you can become part of a team where you belong and make a real impact every day.

Education:

High School Diploma and completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker program that meets legislative standards

License/Designation:

Medication Administration certification
First Aid and CPR certified

Experience:

Six hundred (600) hours of related experience, including both class time and practical experience, preferably with clinical experience in a geriatric setting

Knowledge:

Medication administration standards
Residents' activities of daily living (ADL), such as hygiene, optimal functioning, wellbeing and feeding
Personal Support Worker routines and practices
Infection control guidelines
Lifting, transferring and positioning techniques
Rehabilitation and palliative approaches
Legislative regulations and policies related to retirement care
Changes in mobility of seniors and mechanical lifting devices
Applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to contribute effectively as a team member
Ability to treat residents with dignity, respect and care
Strong command of the English language both oral and written
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to develop rapport with residents and their families
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Ability to follow resident support plan and carry out activities as directed
Ability to report resident needs through observation of their condition/behaviour
Ability to follow safety procedures to maintain a safe and clean environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information
Ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including weekend and holiday coverage, as required

Personal Suitability:

Demonstrates a strong desire to serve and care for seniors
Open, friendly and responsive
Trustworthy, empathetic, reliable, punctual and adaptable
Meets the physical demands of the job
Shows initiative and commitment to excellence
Resident service oriented
Attend regularly scheduled shifts.

Desirable Qualifications:

Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an asset
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bonafide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted._

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