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As a valued member of the team, the Unregulated Care Partner demonstrates a commitment to resident safety by providing quality care in accordance with organization’s vision and mission. The Unregulated Care Partner provides support with activities of daily living to residents including personal hygiene and basic care, observing and reporting any changes in residents’ status to the RPN/Wellness Nurse and/or the Director of Health and Wellness, and performs other transferred functions i.e. Unregulated administration to medically stable residents, as assigned. This role may also assist with dining service, recreation program support and common area housekeeping in varying locations. The Unregulated Care Partner is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the core values, ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence
Job Responsibility:
Administers medication according to relevant legislative requirements and corporate policies and procedures
Reviews residents’ Support Plans and provides assistance where indicated, with all required activities of daily living
Monitors and documents residents’ vitals, weights, behavior, mobility, safety, involvement in activities as indicated on the Personalized Support Plan or any other changes and reports to appropriate Team Members
Escorts residents to social activity programs, appointments, dining room, etc
Promptly answers nursing call systems
Assists with move in, move-out and transfer of residents
Participates in regular in-service training and continuing education programs
Assist with dietary needs
Keeps the Director of Wellness promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action which may be taken
Fosters effective communication and positive interpersonal relations with medical and allied team members, residents, families and team members in other departments
Facilitates calm reaction and resolution to problems that arise or emergency situation
Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of the position
Ensures that own work is carried out in accordance with applicable environmental, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures and all other legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the work
Requirements:
High School Diploma and completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker program that meets legislative standards
Unregulated Administration certification or willingness to complete upon hire
First Aid and CPR certified as well as experience with Unregulated administration
Six hundred (600) hours of related experience, including both class time and practical experience, preferably with clinical experience in a geriatric setting
Effective verbal and written English communication skills required
Nice to have:
Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an asset
Experience working with seniors and knowledge of the aging process