Casual UCP

$24.27/hour
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
 
Job Description:
· 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.)
· Provides PRN ("as needed") medications as requested by the resident and as per the physician's order.
· 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.

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