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Title posted on ZipRecruiter - PSW/Health Care Aide Assistant Supervisor
Posted on January 21, 2023 by Employer details Adair Place Retirement Home
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<h3>Job Description</h3><div><p><strong><em>Reports to: </em></strong><strong>Director of Care (DOC)</strong>/GM and Resident Care Services Supervisor</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Qualifications:</em></strong> </p><p>Previous supervisory experience is an asset.</p><p>Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset. </p><p>Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors. </p><p>Good physical and mental health and free from communicable disease. </p><p>Certified in CPR and First Aid recommended. </p><p>Good understanding of the nursing process </p><p>Good written and verbal communication skills. </p><p>Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures. </p><p>PSW, Health Care Aid, DSW certification, if applicable. </p><p>Current Police Check with Vulnerable Persons Screening, TB screening within the last two years and mask fit test within the last two years.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Physical Demands:</em></strong> </p><p>1. Standing for long periods of time. </p><p>2. Walking short distances and up/down staircases. </p><p>3. Typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently. </p><p>4. <span class="long-word">Pulling/pushing/lifting</span> to open and/or relocate binders, carts, etc. up to 10lbs. </p><p>5. Bending, kneeling, providing walking support for residents in the provision of resident care where required. </p><p>6. Dexterity required to open pouches/blister packs, insert test strips into glucometers, etc (as applicable - see Medication Administration (UCPS only). </p><p>7. Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen. </p><p>8. Hearing differences in phone ring tones and/or in fire system horns or alerts for emergency response purposes. </p><p>9. <span class="long-word">Speaking/communicating</span> with individuals. </p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Job Description: Medication Administration </em></strong></p><p>The caregiver is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner by law and in accordance with prevailing practices as set out by the pharmacy. </p><p>Reviews, reads, documents and communicates pertinent information about residents. </p><p>Receives medication updates. </p><p><span class="long-word">Administers/assists/observes</span> medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record (MAR). </p><p>Medications are passed according to times as directed by the residence and/or physician's order. </p><p>Documents and initials as medications are given; appropriate documentation is completed for refusal or missed doses. </p><p>Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Additional Qualifications:</em></strong> </p><p>Successful completion of initial and annual medication administration training and sign off by the DOC/designate. </p><p>Notifies the Direct of Care of any resident concerns. </p><p>Restocks medication cart after all medication passes. </p><p>Checks all medications prior to administration using the "8 rights" for medication administration (right route, right resident, right medication, right dose, etc.) </p><p>Provides PRN ("as needed") medications as requested by the resident and as per the physician's order. </p><p>Counts all narcotics with another UCP or nurse at the beginning and end of every shift. </p><p>Refills resident medications as required and as per the prescription refill process. </p><p>Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys. </p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Job Description: Resident Care</em></strong><strong> </strong> </p><p>Notifies the Director of Care of any resident and/or family concerns. </p><p>Assists with training and enforcing all legislative requirements.</p><p>Attends and activ- LocationTamworth, ON
- Salary$19.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ZipRecruiter #8f3bde6b
Advertised until
2023-02-19
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