Unregulated Care Provider

**Job description**

**Job Summary**

The Elden of Bradford is looking for caring and compassionate UCPs who would like to make a difference in the quality of our resident’s life.

Are you interested in becoming part of a team that gets the opportunity to interact and care for fascinating residents? Then this is the position for you At The Elden, you get to be part of a team where staff and residents alike create an atmosphere unlike any in the retirement industry.

The Elden of Bradford is looking for Unregulated Care Providers (PSW's with a medication administration certificate) in two capacities:
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Provides nursing services as outlined below. At times, supervises hourly health care management department staff in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Key Responsibilities
- Performs those functions which provide for the basic care of Residents with acceptable standard of skill, a sense of responsibility and respect for privacy;
- Assists in the care process by observing and reporting changes in the Residents' physical and emotional condition. Knows the guidelines of assigned Residents as outlined in the resident care plans. Gives care according to these guidelines;
- Participates in the overall activation process developed by the residence to promote the well-being of each Resident.
- Double checks medication that has been delivered to ensure accuracy.
- Performs personal care and selected nursing measures to promote comfort and safety for the Resident in accordance with our service standards and care packages.
- Assists with the maintenance of records reflecting each Resident’s condition, care and specific treatments. Documents on daily flow sheets, progress notes and care plans as per system;
- Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families and colleagues. (Works co-operatively with families, including them in Resident care needs);
- Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, clean environment for Resident and personnel
- Shares responsibility for the care of the equipment in the residence and the personal belongings of the Residents as assigned;
- Directs all inquiries regarding Residents' service and conditions to the Charge Nurse;
- Holds the position of Charge UCP for the building
- Recognizes safety hazards and the importance of providing a safe environment;
- Assists in maintaining a safe environment for Residents and staff by following safety policies and procedures.
- Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in health services practice. Participates in residence learning needs assessment;
- Maintains a good attendance record according to the residence’s policy.
- Is knowledgeable of the Resident’s Rights, supports and promotes same;
- Responds to any emergency situation
- Delivers Medication as ordered
- Filing
- Re-orders medications
- Audits medication chart
- Prepares for doctor day
- sanitizes and disinfects as required
- re-stock medication carts

**Working Conditions**
- Prolonged standing and walking;
- Lifting and moving of residents, equipment and supplies;
- Repeated bending and stooping ;
- Exposure to Resident elements through regular Resident contact;
- Stress resulting from dealing with Resident care needs and pressures;
- Some use of visual and auditory sense in monitoring conditions of Residents during care
- Lifting alone, maximum 50 lbs. (5-25 lbs. Usual);
- Lifting with assistance, maximum 160 lbs. (100-125 lbs. Usual)as a minor job function;
- Pushing/pulling, using wheeled equipment such as carts, trolleys with contents that weigh a maximum of 100 lbs. (20-50 lbs. Usual) as a minor activity;
- Stretching/reaching regularly throughout the shift as an essential job function.
- Walking and climbing stairs, as a major job function;
- Standing, for lengths of time, up to four hours maximum. (1-3 hours usual) as a major job function;
- Carries and transports objects of various sizes, to a maximum of 25 lbs. (5-15 lbs usual) as a minor job function;
- Must be able to move and lift equipment and supplies of various sizes and weights;
- Must have visual and hearing acuity to recognize the need of assistance required by residents.

**Health and Safety**
- Is aware of employee's responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures;
- Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and Residents;
- Is alert to and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations to immediate supervisor.
- Does not operate or use faulty equipment;
- Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, S.D.S. or residence policy;
- Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed;
- Participates in fire safety training and drills, and is familiar with the residence’s fire and emergency plans;
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post