Unregulated Care Provider

**QUALIFICATIONS**:Education**: - Community College Health Care Attendant/Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent experience. - Current CPR and First Aid Certification **Background**: - Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset - Demonstrates understanding/empathy for the needs of seniors - Two years or more experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; - Excellent communication skills; - Empathy for, and understanding of the needs of the elderly - The UCP is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner by law and in accordance with prevailing practices as set out by the pharmacy. - Reviews, reads, documents and communicates pertinent information about residents. - Receives medication updates. - Administers/assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record (MAR). - Medications are passed according to times as directed by the residence and/or physician’s order. - Documents and initials as medications are given; appropriate documentation is completed for refusal or missed doses. - Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents. - Notifies the Director of Care of any resident and/or family concerns. - Attends and actively participates in daily communication meetings - Provides feedback in the assessment of every resident and in the development of the Plan of Care. - Answers call bells when necessary. - Observe and report any resident changes in condition - Complete nursing documentation if applicable as per 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 monthly blood pressures and weights as assigned. - Provide emergency first aid/nursing care until appropriate medical care is available. - Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required. - Assist with any other duties as directed by the Director of Care. - Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations. - Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable) DSDs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tag out procedures. - Reports all accidents/incidents immediately. - Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately. - Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies. - Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster Procedures - Perform all other job duties assigned - Refer and adhere to all policies and procedures as they are in effect **Additional Qualifications**: - Successful completion of initial and annual medication administration training and sign off by the DOC/designate. - Notifies the Direct of Care of any resident concerns. - Restocks medication cart after all medication passes. - Checks all medications prior to administration using the "8 rights" for medication administration (right route, right resident, right medication, right dose, etc.) - Counts all narcotics with another UCP or nurse at the beginning and end of every shift. - Refills resident medications as required and as per the prescription refill process. - Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys. **Salary**: From $20.00 per hour Schedule: - 12 hour shift - Day shift **Experience**: - supportive care: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person