Job Description

Verve Senior Living

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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POSITION:

HEALTH CARE AIDE

REPORTS TO:

Health & Wellness Manager

SUPERVISES:

Not Applicable

Accountability & Objective:

Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Manager, is responsible for performing personal assistance tasks and medication administration in an efficient and cooperative manner with due consideration for residents, ensuring adherence to the principles of choice, independence, individuality, respect, dignity and a homelike environment.

Background/Qualifications:

Graduate of a recognized PCA/HCA program which includes a medication administration course or have taken a separate medication administration course. Ability to work with minimum supervision and to evaluate and meet the residents' service needs, demonstrating initiative and problem solving skills. Ability to maintain effective oral and written communications (in English) and have a positive self-projection, nurturing excellent human relations with residents, families and other team members. Experience with seniors is preferred. A person with a positive self-projection and ability to use initiative in problem solving. A people-person with a heart for seniors and a positive, outgoing disposition. Ability to work independently as well as taking direction, a team player: flexible and versatile.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform duties with an acceptable standard of skill and with a sense of responsibility, those functions which provide for the personal care and service to residents. Assist with medication delivery and ensures required documentation of all medications. Medications are pouched but may also include eye/ear/nose drops, creams, ointments, patches, inhalers and suppositories. Assist in observing and reporting changes in the residents' physical and emotional condition. Participates in the overall activation process developed by the residence to promote the well-being of each resident (physical, spiritual, social, and emotional). + Performs personal assistance to promote comfort and safety for the resident in accordance with the standards of the residence.
Maintains effective oral and written communication and good human relations with residents, families, and staff, using appropriate lines of communication. Recognizes safety hazards and assist in maintaining a safe, neat, clean environment for residents and personnel. It is every employee's responsibility to report any unsafe work condition immediately. Responsible with all staff members to actively take part in the monitoring of all residents on a regular and on-going basis to ensure their safety and well-being. This protective oversight includes the responsibility to report any unusual occurrence, concern, or change in a resident's daily life which may affect their health or welfare. The onus is upon all employees to formally document these incidents on a "CQI Incident Report". Aware of in-service education opportunities within the residence and seeks out those that will improve their personal level of practice in order to keep informed of current trends. Maintains a good attendance record. Participates in the Residence's ongoing Fire prevention, pest control, Continuous Quality Improvement, Occupational Health and safety, and infection Control programs as required. Handles all matters in a confidential manner. Performs other duties as assigned including assistance in other departments with an exemplary standard of skill and sense of responsibility.

NOTE:

The above outline is intended to be a guideline and not all inclusive.



Additional Qualifications


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Education

Registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory is required Current BLS / AED certification is required
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Skills

* Experience with Medication Administration