Job Description

ALTERNATING WEEKENDS, 8 HOUR SHIFTS, PRIMARILY DAY SHIFTS

Primary Role:

A Support Team Lead, RPN plays an important role at Memory & Company. The Support Team Lead, RPN ensures our Members are cared for on the Medical Side, and are comfortable, happy, engaged and well cared for while at Memory & Company.

As well our Support Team Lead also takes on the roles of the Support Team by providing a universal approach to care, and will participate in programs, dining, activities, and care assistance.

Essential Qualifications:

At least one year of relevant experience as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) Knowledge and experience working with people with Alzheimer's and related dementia's Membership in good standing with the College of Nurses Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making and assessment skills Ability to lead a team environment Physically fit, can sit, bend and stand for long periods of time Can lift up to 35lbs Mentally fit to meet the emotional demands of caregiving Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification Police Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector Mantoux Test to confirm no active TB Secondary language an asset Willing to take annual flu shot, unless allergic and confirmed by a physician. Possess excellent written and verbal skills for effective communication Passionate about improving the lives of those affected by Dementia. Comfortable leading large and small group programs Comfortable with care and assisting our members to the toilet in a sensitive, private and respectful manner Creative and enjoys running daily programming Enjoys the Universal Support Team Approach. Keen, energetic, friendly, approachable Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively Exceptional organizational, time management skills Patient, kind, empathetic and very adaptable
PRIMARY ROLE FOR EVERY OTHER WEEKEND

Primary duties and responsibilities:

Delivery of medication to Members, oversee medication program, and delegation of task when appropriate Schedule caregiver meetings, from intake to exit, with accurate and complete documentation, including all
ongoing changes or issues

Medication checks, and communication with Pharmacy if issues arise. Assist with Member Assessments when needed Inform families of medical concerns or issues. Lead the team in any medically related issues. Making our members feel very welcome. Companionship Greet our Members for hand to hand service, and assist them with getting comfortable Assisting Members with toileting when necessary Assisting with dining- preparation, serving, feeding assistance, occasional cooking, baking if a skill, washing
dishes, clearing and wiping tables

Light housekeeping and laundry to ensure Memory & Company always looks, feels and smells its best! Grooming and bathing of members when necessary Maintaining personal tablets and communication amongst each other Follow health and safety requirements and procedures at all times Be a kind, calm, and empathetic support to all our members and their families Maintain a respectful, open-minded, open-communication environment with all team members Ensuring daily assigned Members have all tasks complete and that they are happy and engaged Address concerns when they arise with the appropriate leaders Ensure the safety of our Members at all times by conducting regular checks and counts of our Members Ensure our members are well fed, and hydrated at all times Maintain the dignity of our Members at all times Other duties as requested from time to time by the Memory & Company Leadership team
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00-$29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking Paid time off
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:

Dementia care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

CNO Membership (required)
Work Location: In person