Responsibilities:
Part Time-all shifts

• Provide care services to residents in accordance with established care plans
• Assist in the admission and discharge of residents as required
• Collect charts, records, and reports
• Clean, sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Administer/assist/observe medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record (MAR)
• Assist with monthly blood pressures and weigh-ins as required
• Restocks the medication cart after all medication passes
• Respond to medical/physical/emotional needs with collaboration from Health and Wellness Manager/Care Coordinator
• Observe and report any resident changes in condition
• Maintain confidentiality of all residents
• Help residents maintain independence, promote dignity and physical safety of each resident
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
• Respond to resident concerns by answering to call bells
• Notify the Director of Care of any resident and/or family concerns
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents utilizing infection control principles
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable) DSDs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tag out procedures
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately
• Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning support, as required
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, families and visitors
• Work cooperatively with team members
• Uphold and promote Applefest's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct Assist with any other duties as directed by the Director of Care

Requirements:

• Proof of two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Post-secondary education in related fields: PSW/HCA/DSW certification or relevant professional experience is an asset
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and related bedside care to residents.
• Ability to model warm, caring, and empathetic communication when connecting with residents, families and peers
• Ability to pick up shifts last minute and be flexible
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position LTC experience is considered an asset

Covid-19 Considerations:

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Medical Plan after confirmation

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in Retirement homes?
• Are you a certified PSW?
• Do you have valid Unregulated Care Provider (UCP) training/certification?

License/Certification:

• PSW certificate/diploma (required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (required)
• Day Shift-(required