Nursing & Caregiving jobs

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for clinical leadership, co-ordination and communication of all activities within the resident environment through the effective use of resources. The RN is accountable to provide direction and co-ordination for all members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident focused service delivery. May need to act as primary contact for residents and families.

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Care Service Manager the Health Care Aide (HCA) will be accountable for assisting residents experiencing early to late stages of Dementia with daily living. In accordance with polices & procedures the Health Care Aide (HCA) will be accountable for assisting residents with their activities of daily living to be delivered within their level of capability while promoting choices & independence and maintaining resident dignity.

• A General Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with a current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proof of medication administration education/competency
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Clear understanding of resident-centered care
• Leadership ability
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong team orientation
• Strong customer service orientation
• Long Term Care experience an asset
• Other related certifications an asset

• Personal Support Worker (PSW), or Health Care Aide (HCA) certification
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Clear understanding of resident-centered care
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong team orientation
• Long Term Care experience an asset
• Other related certifications an asset

Job Summary

The CSS Coordinator reports to the Manager of Community Support Services. In conjunction with the Manager of Community Support Services, the CSS Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the service delivery of programs and offering support and direction to the volunteer and program team. The CSS Coordinator monitors program activity to ensure accountability of service as per agency policies and VON Canada National Standards of Service Delivery and the College of Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and coordinating client care and service delivery on 24/7 a week basis, through assessment and intake by providing care plans, case management, counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy and liaison with community partners and resources
• Responsible for orientation and training of all new PSW and Home Helpers
• Responsible for maintaining effective communication with the Manager of Community Support Services, clients, CCAC Case Managers, and other staff to ensure team goals are achieved
• In conjunction with the Manager of Community Support Services, supervises a team of program staff by administering performance reviews, providing supportive coaching and discipline, as needed
• In conjunction with the Manager of Community Support Services, ensures site is adequately staffed by monitoring schedule and providing for coverage
• Effectively delivers client services consistent with established standards and ensures Ministry program targets are met within budgetary restrictions
• Responsible for supervising and training Social Work/Gerontology/PSW placement students
• Performs administrative duties assigned by the Manager
• Provides rotating supervisory duties, e.g. on-call supervision
• Participates on committees assisting in the development of policies, procedures and positive growth of the agency
• Functions in accordance with the principles of client-focused service and continuous quality improvements and the standards of VON Canada
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and other agency meetings as required

Be part of our caring, fun-loving team! Core Functions: Nursing care within scope of practice in accordance with the CNO. Conducts comprehensive assessments on residents & initiates remedial health measures. Administers medications (CNO standards). Maintains accurate, complete, confidential clinical records & a physical/psychosocial environment for residents. Tactful and courteous.

Consider joining our team as a CNA. We are closely knit and highly functioning team committed to making every moment matter in our residents’ lives. With a rich history of compassion and a heart for delivering superior service, our campus and life care centers are dedicated to serving seniors with a complete continuum of social, spiritual and health-related care.

As a CNA, you will help our residents live as comfortably and independently as possible while providing the daily help they need. Life in our communities is rooted in dignity and respect for those we serve. We need a CNA who can assist residents with the activities of daily living including dressing, eating, grooming, moving, toileting and personal hygiene according to the resident’s care plan.

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

Care Plan and Assessment Functions

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation and completion of CAAs and CATs.
• Manages the reimbursement process and works collaboratively with the Business office and Therapy Department
• Assist with maintaining and updating written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan.
• Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in completing the care plan portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Ensures facility is in compliance with the RAI process
• Work with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team in completing a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident.
• Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
• Assist in scheduling participation by outside members of the care plan team, including the resident's representative and/or other interested family members. Ensure that care provided is in accordance with the resident's wishes and interests.
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in service training classes that include assessment skills or techniques needed to complete the assessment functions of the facility.
• Assist the In‑service Director/Educator in developing any training activities needed concerning resident assessment/care plan skills (including, but not limited to initial or refresher courses relative to techniques for interviewing residents, rehabilitation principles, commonly used psychotropic drugs, care plan functions, etc.).
• Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. Ensure that appropriate health professionals are involved in the assessment.  Assist the nursing staff in encouraging the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident's plan of care.
• Monitor the care plan so that it includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs as identified in the resident's assessment.
• Develop the schedule of activities required for the resident assessment and plan of care.
• Assist the Director of Nursing and relevant supervisors of other departments in ensuring that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident's care plan and that nursing personnel refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident.
• Monitor quarterly and annual resident assessments and care plan reviews So that they are completed timely. Coordinate the review and revision of the resident's care plan by the interdisciplinary team after each quarterly review or other assessment, assuring that the care plan is evaluated and revised each time an assessment is done or when there is a change in the resident's status.
• Monitor that medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with the resident's preferences and health care provider orders.

 Personnel Functions

• Perform employee performance evaluation.
• Determine MDS staffing requirement, and making recommendations to the DON concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc.
• Review and evaluate your team’s work process and work to improve.
• Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments.
• Submit complaints and grievances DON.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the nurse, e.g. range of motion exercises, assistance in ambulation or exercises.
• Performs personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, and others as directed/requested.
• Performs household services essential to health care at home including meal preparation/feeding, laundry and ironing, changing/laundering bed linens, light housekeeping and other services as offered.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents.  Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
• Assists in the administration of medications under the direction and supervision of the nurse (per state regulations and facility policy).
• Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
• Responds promptly and courteously to resident requests for assistance and emergency pull cords.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situation to the nurse.
• Assist residents in preparing and transporting for appointments and social programs.
• Assist with moving and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist residents to walk with or without self help devices as instructed.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
• Provide special resident services offered by the facility.
• Attend and participate in in-services as required by federal, state and company requirements.
• Maintain a work environment that is clean and presents a professional image.
• Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

Wage/Salary Info: Per qualifications

Employment Terms: Full/Part time

Length of Employment: Permanent

Education: Technical/Applied Science Certificate

Experience: 1-2 years

Number of Positions: 3

West Park Crossing Retirement Community of Moose Jaw, a stunning new 79 suite Personal Care and Memory Care community recently opened is seeking dependable, warm, and caring candidates for the position of Charge Nurse.
Job Duties include but are not limited to: Administer or assist residents to self administer medications and treatments; measure vital signs and weight; and perform other health services tasks:  Communicate with physicians, implement physician orders, and report and document pertinent information;  Adhere to home health, hospice, and emergency protocols;  Act as community supervisor when management staff is not present;  Supervise Resident Assistants to assure daily completion of their duties.

Countryside Retirement Residence is a small local retirement home looking for a Live-In Caregiver to join their team on a Part-Time basis. This position offers free room and board in exchange for being on premises from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM with some occasional night duties.

This position offers a guaranteed additional 24 hours per week of paid work within the residence; consisting of cleaning, cooking and taking care of residents. This is not a nursing home or assisted living – retirement only.

Duties:

• Must be on premises from 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Meal preparation
• Medication administration
• Companionship and conversation
• Keeping house – dusting, mopping floors, cleaning
• Assisting and Caring for residents on a retirement home basis
• Communicating with supervisors and peers
• Decision making, problem solving

We are seeking a Caregiver to work in our retirement home full time. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment.

The ideal candidate must have completed Secondary school, Caregiver training and CPR certification and at least 2 years of experience working as a Caregiver. Must be Focused, Reliable, Excellent judgement, Excellent oral communication, take Initiative, Dependable, have effective interpersonal skill and be very organized.

Overview:

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) possesses a sincere passion for working with seniors, as well as have demonstrated knowledge of care giving in a senior living community. This position assumes responsibility for resident care and services including personal needs, grooming and hygiene, housekeeping, laundering, social interactions, and meals. A primary responsibility of this position is to routinely monitor the resident’s comfort and respond to periodic needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and contribute to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the Resident Care Director immediately. May participate in routine activities of resident’s care activities, including daily living and basic nursing procedures.
• Assisting residents with lifts, moves and transports, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Responds to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors and other personnel promptly and courteously within given time frames and established policy.
• Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents, and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors promoting a homelike environment.
• Fully understands all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rights.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials. Also providing care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas
• Other duties as assigned

Overview:

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) possesses a sincere passion for working with seniors, as well as have demonstrated knowledge of care giving in a senior living community. This position assumes responsibility for resident care and services including personal needs, grooming and hygiene, housekeeping, laundering, social interactions, and meals. A primary responsibility of this position is to routinely monitor the resident’s comfort and respond to periodic needs.  We are looking for full and part time candidates. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and contribute to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the Resident Care Director immediately. May participate in routine activities of resident’s care activities, including daily living and basic nursing procedures.
• Assisting residents with lifts, moves and transports, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Responds to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors and other personnel promptly and courteously within given time frames and established policy.
• Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents, and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors promoting a homelike environment.
• Fully understands all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rights.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials. Also providing care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas
• Other duties as assigned
• Qualifications:
• Possesses a minimum of one year experience in a Certified Nursing Assistant role for an Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing Facility or Memory Care community.
• Experience completing daily shift reports and communicating directly to the next shift any urgent needs.
• Prior responsibility for daily documentation in resident records including task sheets and demonstrated ability to manage assigned tasks within the scheduled shift
• The ability to meet the physical and emotional needs of the resident.

Overview:

The purpose of the Registered Medication Aide role is to provide high quality care and services to meet the overall needs of residents in a caring, consistent, and efficient manner though a personal, one-on-one approach.  He or she ensures that residents receive comprehensive care and services by assisting them in the administration of medications, in accordance with current licensing regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of Commonwealth Assisted Living and applicable state/federal regulations. Observes, records and reports to the Resident Care Director, or designee, symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
• Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations and provides and promotes resident’s rights during the administration of medications.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures of Commonwealth Assisted Living and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the community, administered and at change of shift as required by policies and procedures of Commonwealth Assisted Living and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Reports any equipment or supply issues to the Resident Care Director for correction or repair.
• Obtains, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.
• Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practice by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures of the company, including OSHA’s Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.
• Communicates to residents, staff and others in accurate and factual manner and seeks clarification from or refers questions to Resident Care Director when indicated.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as listed in the Certified Nurse Assistant job description.