If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for aClient Medication Assistantto join ourParkland Truroteam based inTruro, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Assisting with planning and implementation of client recreation and leisure activities;
• Coordinates with CSC for prescription changes and refills with the client’s pharmacy;
• Participates in and receives report daily. Plans and organizes daily work assignments, and prioritizes the specific needs of the clients;
• Communicates with the CSC if there is a noted change in the health status of the client e.g. decreases in appetite, increase in confusion, physical weakness, etc.;
• Develops an awareness of the specific needs of each client e.g. diet, allergies and recreation;
• Monitors clients assessed for at risk behaviors (exploring, falls, choking, etc.) and intervenes appropriately when necessary;
• Escorts clients to dining and activities as required;
• Completes domestic functions for clients according to the service plan including light housekeeping, dining assistance, and laundry;
• Demonstrates an interest in personal development. Participates on/in: department meetings, committees, internal and external education programs, other programs as required;
• Completes required documentation of work e.g. Daily Care Flow Sheet, Medication Administration Record (MAR);
• Communicates with health services staff throughout the shift to ensure continuity of care for clients;
• Ensures appropriate records are completed and maintained
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent education completion;
• Continuing Care Assistant, Home/Personal Support Worker Program, Special Care Home Worker Program, Health Care Aid or Human Services Program, or equivalent;
• Parkland Medication Administration Certificate Program or equivalent
• Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification considered an asset.
• Basic Food Safety /Food Handlers Course considered an asset
• Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia Care Course considered an asset.
• Completion of Back in Form Lift and Transfer Program considered an asset
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple work assignments while displaying a high level of professionalism and commitment to quality service
• Adheres to the Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, Registered Nurses Act and Regulations as defined by provincial legislation
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures including those that govern resident care
• Current knowledge of literature and applied research for the delivery of health care
• Current knowledge of community resources (e.g., services and programs), and roles of health care professionals
• Current knowledge of issues and priorities within health care with a focus on continuing care