Casual Ucp

**UCP - Medication Administration**

**Key Responsibilities and Skills**:

- Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the Director of Health & Wellness
- Assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living
- To observe and report on changes in residents’ condition to the Director of Health & Wellness
- To escalate medical emergencies to the Registered Practical Nurse /Director of Health & Wellness or emergency medical services as appropriate
- To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
- To demonstrate understanding of the residents needs and maximize abilities
- To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/family
- To maintain resident information confidentiality
- To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to the Director of Health & Wellness
- To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents’ equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment
- To observe & report to the Registered Practical Nurse/ Director of Health & Wellness on any concerns regarding the residents safety including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by the Registered Practical Nurse/ Director of Health & Wellness & advocate on the residents behalf to ensure resident safety is maintained
- To engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed
- To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills
- To complete other duties as assigned
- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
- Collaborate with other departments
- Adhere to established policies and procedures of the Retirement Home, RHRA, and Public Health

**Job Requirements**:

- Graduate of Personal Support Worker program
- Experience working with seniors in LTC or Retirement Home
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
- Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Must provide a current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Must be able to provide a negative TB result (current within one year)

**Job Type**: Casual

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fort Erie, ON L2A 1P8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- PSW/UCP: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- CPR Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person