Christenson Communities has over 1,500 Retirement Living Suites located in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Whitecourt. Many of these Communities are integrated into Christenson's innovative "Urban Village" concept. These sustainable communities are planned with the future in mind, and offer active adults a choice of housing styles in a centrally located village with shopping, transit, and professional services situated around public parks and linear walkways.

Christenson Communities offers a lifestyle that is worry-free, comfortable, fun, active, and social. With different lifestyle options including independent living, supportive living, and memory care, Christenson Communities is here to provide the best quality senior care services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care by assessing resident health needs – recording of vital signs, discusses and records chief health concerns, performs tests, administers injections and medications, dressing changes, immunizations, etc.
• Monitor residents with complex medical needs.
• Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions; sets up referral contacts.
• Documents patient care observations and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Maintains required records including specimen, maintenance, daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
• Obtains specimens (throat, urine, stool, wound, sputum, other body fluids, etc.), using proper technique and following policies and procedures for labeling.
• Responsible for regular and ongoing communication to team members to ensure they are well informed about current activities, resident status, changes in assignments and daily routines.
• Assisting with the coordination of students for training, responsibility for training, orientation, competency assessment with the Director of Care.
• Responsible for supervising and providing leadership to LPN and HCA teams while on shift to ensure AHS and company standards are met.
• Provides ongoing clinical education, coaching, and mentorship to Health Care Aides, LPNs, and other care staff to ensure best practices and high-quality resident care.
• Leads orientation and competency development for new staff, including training on policies, procedures, and resident‑centered care standards.
• Facilitates team huddles, debriefs, and case discussions to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and problem‑solving.
• Partner with Director of Care to ensure effective employee relations, conflict resolution and action plans as required.
• Participation in weekly meetings including but not limited to Director of Care, Executive Director, Recreation Therapist, Care Team, Physicians and Pharmacy.
• Maintains a professional standard of discretion and confidentiality.
• Provides leadership or assistance as required in emergency situations.
• Partner with Director of Care to ensure all requirements are met, audits completed and effective and thorough follow up.
• Audit processes, suite cleaning, resident care, Risk Assessment etc.
• Responds to changes in resident condition, initiates appropriate interventions, and communicates with physicians and families as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse, experience in gerontology preferred
• Current membership in good standing with CLPNA/CRNA and CPR/BCLS for healthcare providers is required
• Clear police information check, with the vulnerable sector, dated within the last 6 months
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, concern resolution process, and customer service
• Strong organizational and computer skills, ability to problem solve through critical thinking and self-education, and demonstrated knowledge and commitment to person-centered care
• Awareness of accident and injury prevention, hazard identification and control; adherence to safe work practices and procedures is essential in this position

Other Bona-Fide Occupational Requirements

• Physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position (may be required to lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds)
• Ability to work on his/her feet for a complete shift while constantly bending, stretching, walking, lifting, or moving things

Disclaimer

This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description.

At Christenson Communities we make it our priority to foster inclusive work environments welcomed to diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to accommodating prospective employees. Please let us know how we can accommodate you in our hiring process.