Medication Care Partner, Job offer in Markham, Ontario

Job description

Education:

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

License/Designation:

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, well-being 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 apply lifting, transferring and positioning techniques
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:

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