About the role
Aspira Island View Retirement Living
Medication Care Partner Permanent Full Time Nights
At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira Island View their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.
Reporting to the Director of Wellness, the Medication Care Partner is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents.
As a Medication Care Partner your typical day will impact in the following ways:
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Administers medication according to relevant legislative requirements and policies and procedures.
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Reviews residents’ Support Plans and provides assistance where indicated, with all required activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, mobility, continence management, collecting and washing laundry, sorting and storing clean laundry.
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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.
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Escorts residents to social activity programs, appointments, dining room, etc.
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Promptly answers nursing call systems.
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Performing other duties as assigned.
Must haves:
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High School Diploma and completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker program that meets legislative standards.
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Medication Administration certification.
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First Aid and CPR certified as well as experience with medication administration.
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Six hundred (600) hours of related experience, including both class time and practical experience, preferably with clinical experience in a geriatric setting.
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All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.
Bonus points for having:
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Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an asset.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.
About Sienna Senior Living
At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes.
Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 93 high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 12,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.
About the role
Aspira Island View Retirement Living
Medication Care Partner Permanent Full Time Nights
At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira Island View their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.
Reporting to the Director of Wellness, the Medication Care Partner is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents.
As a Medication Care Partner your typical day will impact in the following ways:
-
Administers medication according to relevant legislative requirements and policies and procedures.
-
Reviews residents’ Support Plans and provides assistance where indicated, with all required activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, mobility, continence management, collecting and washing laundry, sorting and storing clean laundry.
-
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.
-
Performing other duties as assigned.
Must haves:
-
High School Diploma and completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker program that meets legislative standards.
-
Medication Administration certification.
-
First Aid and CPR certified as well as experience with medication administration.
-
Six hundred (600) hours of related experience, including both class time and practical experience, preferably with clinical experience in a geriatric setting.
-
All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.
Bonus points for having:
-
Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an asset.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.
About Sienna Senior Living
At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes.
Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 93 high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 12,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.