Unregulated Care Provider

**About the Position**:The Unregulated Care Provider (UCP) provides personal care and other services to residents in a safe efficient manner, according to care plans as well as the policies and procedures of the retirement residence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Administer medication and treatment in accordance to care plans, policies and procedures.
- Monitor vital signs and assists RPNs with monthly blood pressures and weights.
- Notifies the Manager of Care or their Designate of any resident and/or family concerns.
- Attends and actively participates in daily communication meetings.
- Provides feedback in the assessment of every resident and participates in the development and updating of resident care plans.
- Answers call bells when necessary.
- Observe and report any changes in residents’ condition (physical, emotional, etc) promptly.
- Complete documentation on care as per the residence policies and guidelines.
- Deals courteously with staff, residents, resident families and visitors.
- Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
- Strives to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns, history and basic human needs.
- Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required.
- Assists and attends to residents’ special needs and activities of daily living (ADL’L) as required; i.e showering, toileting, escorting, etc.
- Maintains the retirement community in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
- Completes are required mandatory training/education.
- Complies with all policies, procedures and standard acts.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education/certification in Personal Support Worker Program (PSW).
- Approved pharmacology training.
- Must have current First Aid certificate.
- Experience in LTC or retirement living will be given preference.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors.
- Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.
- Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
- Must be able to operate related equipment.

**Join Us**
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.
- Metta Lifestyles is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs._

**About Metta Lifestyles**:
Metta Lifestyles is a rapidly growing Canadian company committed to operating first class retirement communities in Toronto and Ottawa. Our team share a passion for providing the best-in-class quality of care. The key differentiator for Metta Lifestyles is our expertise in heavier care services and an extensive memory care program. Metta communities offer a wide range of living and care options to ensure the needs of our residents are met with convenience, flexibility, and peace of mind. As a focused and dynamic team, we are open to new ideas and looking for energetic individuals to join our growth.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Work Location: In person