LPN/ Charge Personal Care Worker

Original job posting

The Charge PCW/LPN is responsible for administering medication, providing personal care, and overseeing team members to ensure high standards of resident support. They must observe changes in resident conditions and coordinate effectively with the management team.

Job details

About the Position We are searching for a qualified Charge PCW or LPN to provide ongoing or short term care for our residents in a professional and compassionate manner . The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience with international nursing experience being an asset, and will provide oversight to team members. You are a committed team player, with a passion for providing exceptional service and support, have an empathetic and respectful approach and great attention to detail, paying attention to the ‘little things’. Responsibilities Medication administration Provide personal care to residents such as aiding in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing/undressing May perform routine health-related duties such as collecting specimens under the general direction of the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator. Observe any changes in residents’ condition and communicates these changes to the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator. Work in conjunction with other members of the Health Care Team, to provide effective and appropriate standards of care for all residents. Ensure residents’ personal hygiene and well being. Support and encourage residents to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible. Follow all health and safety legislation as it relates to the Nursing and Health Care Departments. Ensure use of proper infection control techniques and sanitation. Practice safety measures to prevent injuries, including proper body mechanics Requirements Supervisory experience First Aid and CPR certificates Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage when times are slow Empathy for, and an understanding of older adults, aging in place and cognitive impairment Positive attitude and the ability to build relationships Patient and friendly with demonstrated experience in problem solving Flexibility to work various day or night shifts and locations, as required.

What you’ll do

The Charge PCW/LPN is responsible for administering medication, providing personal care, and overseeing team members to ensure high standards of resident support. They must observe changes in resident conditions and coordinate effectively with the management team.

Requirements

Candidates must have supervisory experience and hold valid First Aid and CPR certificates. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy for older adults, and the flexibility to work various shifts are essential.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Supervisory experience
• First Aid
• CPR
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Infection control
• Body mechanics
• Patient care
• Cognitive impairment support
• Care Coordination
• Empathy
• Specimen Collection
• Proper Body Mechanics
• Supervision
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Positivity
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• Infection Control
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Listening Skills
• Medication Administration
• Nursing
• Personal Care
• Sanitation
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Personal Care Worker
• Charge Nurse
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses