Ucp Medication Attendant - Courtice, Canada - White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence - Verve Senior Living

Description

A certificate from a health care aid or personal support worker program is required. Experience working with the public, especially seniors is essential. Able to follow oral and written instructions and complete brief written reports in English. Able to perform moderate lifting tasks.


Responsibilities:

• Provide personcentered care services to residents ensuring professionalism, dignity and compassion with each interaction of White Cliffe residents
• Safe medication administration
• As part of the care team, follow infection control measures as per policies and procedures
• Respond to medical/physical/emotional needs with collaboration from Health and Wellness Manager/Care Coordinator.

Qualifications or Skills Required:

• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Provide compassion, empathy and understanding of White Cliffe residents
• Communicate effectively following written and verbal instructions
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload throughout scheduled shift
• Knowledge of medical equipment is considered an asset (blood pressure machine, oximeter, glucometer

- and/or the ability to learn these skills with training)

• PSW certification or Enrollment in Nursing program

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Salary:
$17.00-$19.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are provided with PPE
Covid-19 Vaccination mandatory
Rapid testing available on site


Work Location:
One location