Unregulated Care Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:
Part Time-all shifts

• Provide care services to residents in accordance with established care plans.
• Assist in the admission and discharge of residents as required.
• Collect charts, records, and reports.
• Clean, sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Administer/assist/observe medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record (MAR).
• Assist with monthly blood pressures and weigh-ins as required.
• Restocks the medication cart after all medication passes.
• Respond to medical/physical/emotional needs with collaboration from Health and Wellness Manager/Care Coordinator.
• Observe and report any resident changes in condition.
• Maintain confidentiality of all residents.
• Help residents maintain independence, promote dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids.
• Respond to resident concerns by answering to call bells.
• Notify the Director of Care of any resident and/or family concerns.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.
• Practice 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.
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately.
• Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning support, as required.
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, families and visitors.
• Work cooperatively with team members.
• Uphold and promote Applefest's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct.
• Assist with any other duties as directed by the Director of Care.
  
  

Requirements:

• Proof of two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Post-secondary education in related fields: PSW/HCA/DSW certification or relevant professional experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and related bedside care to residents.
• Ability to model warm, caring, and empathetic communication when connecting with residents, families and peers.
• Ability to pick up shifts last minute and be flexible.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• LTC experience is considered an asset.
  
  

Covid-19 Considerations:

• Remote interview process.
• Personal protective equipment provided or required.
• Social distancing guidelines in place.
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual.

Benefits:

• On-site parking.
• Medical Plan after confirmation.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift.
• Evening shift.
• Holidays.
• Night shift.
• Weekend availability.

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay.

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in Retirement homes?
• Are you a certified PSW?
• Do you have valid Unregulated Care Provider (UCP) training/certification?

License/Certification:

• PSW certificate/diploma. (required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (preferred).
• Overnight Shift (required).
• Day Shift (required).