Unregulated Care Provider

Description

Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults at Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence. Our employees thrive on collaboration and a passion for excellence, celebrating multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality from Excellence Canada. The key tasks support our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better, while having fun and creating a safe, comfortable environment.

Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Manager, the UCP delivers medication and treatment as per policy and procedure, participates in care planning, and ensures individualized care based on resident needs, policies, and nursing procedures.

• Minimum of grade 12 education required
• Has obtained certificate from an approved PSW program, and an approved UCP pharmacology training.
• Certified in Emergency First Aid Level 1, and CPR.
• Previous experience as a Health Care Aide/PSW/RSA working with seniors is considered an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language, nurturing excellent human relations with residents, families and other team members.
• Ability to work with supervision and to meet resident care needs, demonstrating initiative and problem‑solving skills.
• Dependable, responsible and an ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently. Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence.
• A resident‑oriented individual, whose visions and values align with those of the residence.

• Participates in and adheres to continuous quality improvement standards.
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with current approved standards of care, and UCP policies and procedures.
• Understands and practices pharmacy UCP policies and procedures.
• Provides direct resident care, in accordance with current and approved standards of care, policies and procedures for effective resident care, taking into account the physical, spiritual, social and emotional needs of the individual.
• Supports residents’ optimal level of functioning in their activities of daily living, while respecting their rights and choices.
• Assists in monitoring the outcome of specific interventions regularly and offers suggestions for improvement to reporting supervisor. Provides report to oncoming staff.
• Reports any deviations in the plan of care and reason for it to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintains accurate records of observations and procedures performed. Completes all required reports.
• Complies with infection control protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management.
• Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for residents and personnel. Recognizes safety hazards and takes appropriate action.
• Assists with safekeeping of all medication in the residence.
• Reports all incidents and changes in resident status to Health & Wellness Manager, and subsequent shift as well as completes shift report.
• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the development of, and implementation of, a plan of care for residents that supports independence.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and in accordance with policies and procedures, manufacturer’s instructions, and health and safety regulations.
• Assists in monitoring the outcome of specific interventions regularly and offers information or suggestions for improvement.
• Performs laundry and housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Ensures residents’ living space and personal belongings are kept clean, free from safety hazards, and organized according to residents’ personal choice.
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition in a timely fashion that ensures residents’ immediate needs are met.
• Assists with setting up resident breakfast as required.
• Serves beverages and resident meals in dining room as required.
• Clears tables in dining room as requested.
• Participates in the development of department goals and objectives, promoting team building, and achieving customer satisfaction.
• Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with…