Job description
Responsibilities Include:
- Maintain resident records and required documentation in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
- Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents.
- Administer medications and observe changes in condition resulting from medications. Monitor the safekeeping of drugs and narcotics.
- Participate in orientation and in-service programs or standing committees as assigned by the Wellness Manager or General Manager.
- Supervise Personal Support Workers giving care and monitor any agency staff.
- Communicate with resident families, and keep family members updated on any changes in a resident's status.
- Distributes meal trays to residents in their rooms as required.
- Answers all resident calls promptly as requested by the Charge Nurse.
- Assists with all aspects of residents' daily living.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Current certification with College of Nurses of Ontario and medication certificate or Successful completion of recognized Personal Support Worker program.
- Current CPR and First Aid training required
- Commitment to continual learning and professional development
- Strong assessment, clinical and documentation skills
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to organize resident care, using a total patient care approach, interacting with patients and families in an effort to promote wellbeing and independence
- Sound initiative, judgment and decision-making skills.
- Strong team player.
- Previous experience in cleaning responsibilities an asset.