Nursing Support

Job summary

The Nursing Support provides physical and mental care to clients, including vitals monitoring, personal care, and housekeeping. They work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse to support daily client needs and report clinical changes.

Job details

Reference ID: GNS764 Line of Business: Inpatient, GreeneStone Centre for Recovery Location: Bala, ON (3571 Muskoka District Road 169, Muskoka Lakes, ON P0C 1A0) Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time Vacancy Status: This Posting is in Replacement for an Existing Vacancy Hours: 36 - 40 Hours Per Week Compensation: $18.50 - $21.00 Per Hour WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT CATC: AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE: Compassion – we meet people where they are, ready to help Accountability – we take responsibility for outcomes Respect – we work well with others Excellence – we deliver exceptional experiences to everyone we encounter * Wellness: Healthcare Spending Account for you and your family along with Employee Assistant Programs through TELUS Health, discounted GoodLife fitness memberships, paid time off for vacation, wellness days for illness, and mental health, and bereavement. * Career Development: Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System. * Preparation for the Future: Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP). * Employee Recognition: Service Recognition Program. ABOUT THE POSITION: The Nursing Support provides care that meets the supportive, physical, and mental needs of a client. The ideal candidate will provide support to the nurse on duty, including but not limited to: able to take vitals, de-escalate situations, light housekeeping, filing, and general support to clients. YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide emotional support and encouragement to clients and families in coping with daily demands and at stressful times * Be respectful of the client’s situation and family * Provide personal care that may include but is not limited to: bathing, grooming, skin care, dressing, toileting, lifts/transfers, mobility assistance, assisting clients at meal time, and other duties in accordance with individualized client care plans * Prepare nutritious meals that accommodate specific dietary needs for clients * Assist with housekeeping including but are not limited to: laundry, making the bed, vacuuming, wiping kitchen surfaces, dusting furniture * Work under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) * Reporting behavioural or clinical changes * Change non-sterile dressings and give oral medications as instructed by your home care agency or supervisor. * Perform any other duties as directed by the supervisor that fit the needs of the client. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE: * Minimum of 1-year experience as a Support Worker or similar field * Ability to demonstrate empathy and treat clients with dignity and respect * Ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach freely and for extended periods of time * Ability to lift or move 25 pounds independently; ability to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting; able to reposition clients in bed * Provision of a recent and acceptable Criminal Reference Check. * Current First Aid and CPR Certification is required. * Strong commitment to working with individuals living with addiction and mental health. * Personal Support Worker Certification from an approved post-secondary educational institution OR currently enrolled in or completed a nursing program is an asset ABOUT THE COMPANY Founded in 1995, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) operates three inpatient addiction treatment centres, a national network of more than 70 outpatient substance use disorder treatment clinics and specialty pharmacies in Canada. CATC delivers services in a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free environment. We are committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by addiction through a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach that prioritizes quality care and an exceptional patient experience. Our outpatient clinics provide walk-in support in person or virtually to enable community-based access to accredited treatment programs. Our CARE teams provide rapid access to a team of medical professionals, pharmacy services and wrap-around supports to engage patients through stabilization and treatment plans that enable patient success in achieving care goals. Our inpatient treatment centres provide structured, 24/7 medically supported care in a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals who require intensive stabilization and recovery support. Care is focused on building a strong foundation for long-term recovery through accredited, evidence-based programming. Our secure virtual counselling services make care more accessible through flexible, remote connections with qualified professionals. Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information! Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

What you’ll do

The Nursing Support provides physical and mental care to clients, including vitals monitoring, personal care, and housekeeping. They work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse to support daily client needs and report clinical changes.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a support worker and possess current First Aid and CPR certification. A Personal Support Worker certification or enrollment in a nursing program is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Healthcare Spending Account
• Employee Assistant Programs
• Discounted GoodLife fitness memberships
• Paid time off for vacation
• Wellness days
• Professional Development
• Lunch & Learn Sessions
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Service Recognition Program

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Vitals monitoring
• De-escalation
• Personal care
• Housekeeping
• Meal preparation
• Emotional support
• Patient mobility assistance
• Documentation
• Medication administration
• First Aid
• CPR
• Addiction support
• Mental health support
• Lifts and transfers
• Clinical reporting
• Emotional Support
• Toileting
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Empathy
• Mobility Assistance
• Furniture Cleaning
• Accountability
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Vital Signs
• First Aid Certification
• Treatment Planning
• Compassion
• Mental Health
• Learning Management Systems
• Disabilities
• Home Health Care
• Nursing
• Personal Care
• Skin Care
• Wound Dressing
• Filing
• Registered Practical Nurse

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Nursing Supervisor
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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