Job description

The Willows – MyLife Retirement Living – It is a new perspective on Retirement. Where hospitality, health and home come together, with staff who take service to another level. To join a team that shines with care and compassion for the seniors in our community, apply today.

Personal Support Worker/Medication Administration

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the Director of Health & Wellness
• Assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living
• To observe and report on changes in residents’ condition to the Director of Health & Wellness
• To escalate medical emergencies to the Registered Practical Nurse /Director of Health & Wellness or emergency medical services as appropriate
• To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
• To demonstrate understanding of the residents needs and maximize abilities
• To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/family
• To maintain resident information confidentiality
• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to the Director of Health & Wellness
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents’ equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment
• To observe & report to the Registered Practical Nurse/ Director of Health & Wellness on any concerns regarding the residents safety including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by the Registered Practical Nurse/ Director of Health & Wellness & advocate on the residents behalf to ensure resident safety is maintained
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills
• To complete other duties as assigned
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
• Collaborate with other departments
• Adhere to established policies and procedures of the Retirement Home, RHRA, and Public Health

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program
• Experience working with seniors in LTC or Retirement Home
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• Must be able to provide a negative TB result

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time (7 - 12 hour day shifts, bi-weekly and 7 - 12 hour night shifts, bi-weekly)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Social distancing in place, surgical mask in place during shift, and COVID-19 screening.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Erie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Retirement: 1 year (preferred)
• Medication administration: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CPR Certification (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)

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