Trillium Communities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a recognized program for Registered Nurses. Current registration with CRNBC.
• Criminal record check
• Medical certificate stating employee is physically and mentally fit to work
• TB Screening
• Demonstrated ability with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term.
• Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess.
• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The receiving and transcription of physician's orders.
• The assessment and facilitation of diabetic care including glucometer testing, and administration of insulin, as per Dr.'s orders and established medication administration policies.
• The pronouncement of expected death.

1) The RN will assume responsibility for the care and well being of residents in the home:
• Ongoing responsibility for making or adjusting resident assignments;
• Scheduling and coordinating the use of staff, equipment and other resources;
• Assigning the responsibility for care of residents to a subordinate where the staff member cannot refuse the assignment;
• Coordinate the care given by others in an area or unit.
2) The RN provides nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physicians' orders, established standards and nursing principles, and the Residential Care Act.
3) The RN assesses a resident's condition by recognizing and interpreting signs and symptoms, and where appropriate, initiates remedial health measures.
4) The RN promotes a positive team spirit within the home.
5) Provides feedback with respect to developing up to date individual resident care plans.
6) Ensures orders are correctly processed, recorded and followed through according to established policies.
7) Assists in maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment which meets the needs of the residents.
8) May plan assignments for care aides - delegates accordingly to provide effective resident care.
9) Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, residents' families, visitors and other staff members.
10) Participates in activities related to the Infection Control and Wound Care Programs.
11) Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavors to respect and promote it. Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted.
12) Ensures the proper care of equipment used in providing care to residents.
13) Assists in maintaining adequate quantities of nursing care supplies on the unit.
14) Maintains a good attendance record according to Company policy.

• Graduation from a recognized program for Registered Nurses. Current registration with CRNBC.
• Criminal record check
• Medical certificate stating employee is physically and mentally fit to work
• TB Screening
• Demonstrated ability with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term.
• Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess.
• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The receiving and transcription of physician's orders.
• The assessment and facilitation of diabetic care including glucometer testing, and administration of insulin, as per Dr.'s orders and established medication administration policies.
• The pronouncement of expected death.

1) The RN will assume responsibility for the care and well being of residents in the home:

• Ongoing responsibility for making or adjusting resident assignments;
• Scheduling and coordinating the use of staff, equipment and other resources;
• Assigning the responsibility for care of residents to a subordinate where the staff member cannot refuse the assignment;
• Coordinate the care given by others in an area or unit.

2) The RN provides nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physicians' orders, established standards and nursing principles, and the Residential Care Act.
3) The RN assesses a resident's condition by recognizing and interpreting signs and symptoms, and where appropriate, initiates remedial health measures.
4) The RN promotes a positive team spirit within the home.
5) Provides feedback with respect to developing up to date individual resident care plans.
6) Ensures orders are correctly processed, recorded and followed through according to established policies.
7) Assists in maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment which meets the needs of the residents.
8) May plan assignments for care aides - delegates accordingly to provide effective resident care.
9) Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, residents' families, visitors and other staff members.
10) Participates in activities related to the Infection Control and Wound Care Programs.
11) Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavors to respect and promote it. Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted.
12) Ensures the proper care of equipment used in providing care to residents.
13) Assists in maintaining adequate quantities of nursing care supplies on the unit.
14) Maintains a good attendance record according to Company policy.

Trillium Care Communities is currently accepting resumes for a full-time and part-time, on-call, Care Aides at our Hart House location in Victoria, British Columbia.

These positions will deliver nursing care to the residents under the direction of the DOC, RN/RPN/LPN in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

• Health Care Assitant Certificate, TB Screening, criminal record check, WHMIS, Food Safe, First Aide, completion of care aide medication and administration program preferred.
• Assisting residents with all aspects of daily living, including personal hygiene such as dressing, grooming, and wearing of aids such as glasses, hearing aides, and prosthesis; bathing / showering, incontinence care; skin care; nail and hair care.
• Administering medications to residents under the supervision of the Director of Care
• Utilizing verbal and non verbal communication skills in caring for residents
• Verbally communicating observations of resident's condition to the RN and / or Care Team
• Recording observations and care given on flow sheets and other commmunication tools in accordance with established procedures / practices
• Assisting residents with elimination, which may include toileting, changing incontinent products and giving suppositories and enemas.
• Assisting with meals and nourishment'sAssisting residents with rest and mobilization such as to sit up, transfer or lift, walk or ambulate in wheelchair /theraputic chairs, positioning in bed, wheelchair/theraputic chair and commode
• Assisting and enabling residents to perform activities that promote resident participation such as visiting, music, special events, walking and other activities
• Assisting to provide residents with a safe, secure environment by knowing and following plans and procedures such as Care Risk, Reporting of Resident Abuse, fire/disaster, lifts and transfers
• Assisting residents and families through the dying process including palliative care by interaction with familities.
• Pariticpation in the development of unit goals and objectives by providing input at departmental meetings
• Cleaning of common areas
• Clearing of tables in dining room and dish washing
• Participation in opportunities to learn through attendance at such sessions as in-services, seminars, and workshops
• Re-stocking supplies in such areas as tub room, linen storage areas, dining rooms, and resident personal areas.
• Participation in the development of resident care plans as wella s in the unit/organization's continuous quality improvement activities by providing input at team conferences, family conferences ands resident reviews.

• Graduation from a recognized program for LPNs. Current registration with CLPNBC.
• Criminal record check for ability to work with vulnerable adults
• Medical certificate stating employee is physically and mentally fit to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• TB Screening
• Demonstrated ability with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term.
• Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess.
• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The receiving and transcription of physician's orders.
• The assessment and facilitation of diabetic care including glucometer testing, and administration of insulin, as per Dr.'s orders and established medication administration policies.
• The pronouncement of expected death.

1) The LPN will assume responsibility for the care and well being of residents in the home:

• Ongoing responsibility for making or adjusting resident assignments;
• Scheduling and coordinating the use of staff, equipment and other resources;
• Assigning the responsibility for care of residents to a subordinate where the staff member cannot refuse the assignment;
• Coordinate the care given by others in an area or unit.

2) The LPN provides nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physicians' orders, established standards and nursing principles, and the Residential Care Act.
3) The LPN assesses a resident's condition by recognizing and interpreting signs and symptoms, and where appropriate, initiates remedial health measures and consults with a Registered Nurse / Physician
4) The LPN promotes a positive team spirit within the home.
5) Provides feedback with respect to developing up to date individual resident care plans.
6) Ensures orders are correctly processed, recorded and followed through according to established policies.
7) Assists in maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment which meets the needs of the residents.
8) May plan assignments for care aides - delegates accordingly to provide effective resident care.
9) Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, residents' families, visitors and other staff members.
10) Participates in activities related to the Infection Control and Wound Care Programs.
11) Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavours to respect and promote it. Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted.
12) Ensures the proper care of equipment used in providing care to residents.
13) Assists in maintaining adequate quantities of nursing care supplies on the unit.
14) Maintains a good attendance record according to Company policy.

Trillium Care Communities is currently accepting resumes for a full-time and part-time, LPN's at all of our Victoria locations.

• Graduation from a recognized program for LPNs. Current registration with CLPNBC.
• Criminal record check for ability to work with vulnerable adults
• Medical certificate stating employee is physically and mentally fit to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• TB Screening
• Demonstrated ability with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term.
• Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess.
• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• The receiving and transcription of physician's orders.
• The assessment and facilitation of diabetic care including glucometer testing, and administration of insulin, as per Dr.'s orders and established medication administration policies.
• The pronouncement of expected death.

1) The RN will assume responsibility for the care and well being of residents in the home:

• Ongoing responsibility for making or adjusting resident assignments;
• Scheduling and coordinating the use of staff, equipment and other resources;
• Assigning the responsibility for care of residents to a subordinate where the staff member cannot refuse the assignment;
• Coordinate the care given by others in an area or unit.

2) The RN provides nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physicians' orders, established standards and nursing principles, and the Residential Care Act.
3) The RN assesses a resident's condition by recognizing and interpreting signs and symptoms, and where appropriate, initiates remedial health measures.
4) The RN promotes a positive team spirit within the home.
5) Provides feedback with respect to developing up to date individual resident care plans.
6) Ensures orders are correctly processed, recorded and followed through according to established policies.
7) Assists in maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment which meets the needs of the residents.
8) May plan assignments for care aides - delegates accordingly to provide effective resident care.
9) Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, residents' families, visitors and other staff members.
10) Participates in activities related to the Infection Control and Wound Care Programs.
11) Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavors to respect and promote it. Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted.
12) Ensures the proper care of equipment used in providing care to residents.
13) Assists in maintaining adequate quantities of nursing care supplies on the unit.
14) Maintains a good attendance record according to Company policy.