Must possess a HCA/PSW Certificate.
Must demonstrate good communication skills
Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education
Prior experience in Long Term Care (gerontology)
Hours Of Work: Available 7 days per week, Flexible hours
Main Duties And Responsibilities:
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Performs delegated tasks safely and effectively
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Participates in interdisciplinary conferences for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care needs
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Works cooperatively with students and volunteers to enhance resident care and foster community linkages
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Participates as required in the formulation and review of policies and procedures, goals and objectives
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Provides care to residents following an established plan of care
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Observes and reports resident health findings to the registered staff
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Completes resident records accurately to reflect the resident care provided complying with legislative and Home requirements
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Participates in the orientation process for residents, students, volunteers and nursing personnel
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Participates as required on various Home and departmental committees
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Works cooperatively with peers and supervisors using the CQI/Risk
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Management process to evaluate and ensure follow-up
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Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently
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Shares responsibility for the care of the environment and equipment of the Home as well as, the personal belongings of the residents
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Promotes wellness as a concept of living
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Protects own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety
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Follows all roles and responsibilities for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
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Must actively participate in ongoing educational opportunities and transmits information to the rest of the nursing staff
