Medication Aide - North Vancouver, Canada - Sunrise Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview

The Medication Care Manager is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to administration of medications, documentation of medication administration and providing resident care while demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, "to champion the quality of life for all seniors" in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws, standards, and regulations and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Responsibilities:

Please join us for our In person job fair
Walk in's welcome

Thursday, May 16th 11:00 am - 5:00pm

Sunrise of Lonsdale Square
2141 Eastern Ave,
North Vancouver, BC V7L 0J4, Canada

Sunrise Senior Living at Lonsdale Square is a brand-new facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and vibrant living for seniors.

We are currently expanding our team and inviting passionate individuals to join us in various frontline positions.

Available Positions:

Caregivers/Caregiver Aide/PSW/HHA

Nurses (LPN/LVN and RN)
Dining Services Team Members (Servers/Serving Staff, Dishwashers, Cook, Chefs, Line Cook)
Housekeeping Staff (Room Attendant/Housekeepers)
Maintenance Staff/Handyman
Driver
Activities Assistant and Life Enrichment Managers and more

What to Expect:
On-site Interviews. Networking Opportunities, Application Assistance

How to Prepare:
Bring multiple copies of your resume, and Dress professionally

Don't miss this chance to be part of our dynamic team and contribute to the well-being of seniors at New Sunrise Senior Living at Lonsdale Square
We cant wait to meet you and be part of our team

Responsibilities:

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job.

Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life.

The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Medication Administration:
Provides the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.
Reviews, reads, notates, and initializes Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information about residents.
Receives medication updates from Resident Care Director (RCD) or Wellness Nurse.
Administers, assists with, and observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass ("Right" resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).
Ensures that medications are passed according to times.
Documents and initials as medications are given and ensures that appropriate documentation is completed for refusal or missed doses.
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents.
Reports all resident concerns made while administering the medication to the RCD or Wellness Nurse.
Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
Assesses the residents to determine need for "as needed medication" and appropriately documents and reports to supervisor.
Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager (MCM) or Lead Care Manager (LCM) each shift.
Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
Follows refill process for medications.
Helps residents maintain independence and promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident adhering to the Sunrise Principles of Service.
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.
Practices routinely good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
Resident Care Communications:
Notifies RCD of any resident and/or family concerns through the LEAD process.
Attends and actively participates in daily Cross Over meetings facilitated by the LCM.
Participates in the development of the Individualized Service Plans (ISP)/Individualized Care Plans (ICP) and monthly updates.
Risk Management and General Safety:
Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.
Reports all unsafe and h