UCP (Part time)
Revera
- Newmarket, ON
- Permanent
- Part-time
- To work as a member of the inter-professional team with applying a person-centered approach to care;
- To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
- To work closely with the clinical team to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers where applicable;
- To provide direct resident care and document care in compliance with regulatory and company care standards, policies and procedures;
- To provide medication/treatment administration with documentation completion in compliance with regulatory and company standards of a UCP and all medication management policies and procedures;
- To observe and report on resident’s care utilizing appropriate company forms or tools;
- To observe and report on changes in residents’ condition to supervisor;
- To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
- To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
- To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
- To demonstrate understanding of resident 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 supervisor;
- To assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents’ equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
- To observe & report to the Health and Wellness Manager any concerns regarding resident safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on resident’s behalf to ensure the resident’s safety is maintained;
- To engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed;
- To complete mandatory education and training requirements to develop knowledge and skills;
- To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
- To complete all other tasks as assigned.
- Graduate of Personal Support Worker program or equivalent healthcare professional training. Including but not limited to nursing student, foreign trained nurse or healthcare professional.
- Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
- 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 Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
- Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g., lifting/transferring clients
- Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS) including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one