Client Medication Assistant Job Halifax Nova Scotia Canada,Healthcare

Job Number: J

- Job Title:

Client Medication Assistant Job Category:
Continuing Care & Support (CCA, PSW, Support Worker, Caregiver) Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Work Location:

Parkland at the Common Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a?
Client Medication Assistant
?to join our?
Parkland at the Common ?team based in?
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Approximate hourly wage: $20.88 - $22.90

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)

Life, travel, and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

Assisting with planning and implementation of client recreation and leisure activities

Coordinates with CSC for prescription changes and refills with the client’s pharmacy

Participates in and receives report daily. Plans and organizes daily work assignments, and prioritizes the specific needs of the clients

Communicates with the CSC if there is a noted change in the health status of the client e.g. decreases in appetite, increase in confusion, physical weakness, etc.

Develops an awareness of the specific needs of each client e.g. diet, allergies and recreation

Monitors clients assessed for at risk behaviors (exploring, falls, choking, etc.) and intervenes appropriately when necessary

Escorts clients to dining and activities as required

Completes domestic functions for clients according to the service plan including light housekeeping, dining assistance, and laundry

Demonstrates an interest in personal development. Participates on/in department meetings, committees, internal and external education programs, other programs as required

Completes required documentation of work e.g. Daily Care Flow Sheet, Medication Administration Record (MAR)

Communicates with health services staff throughout the shift to ensure continuity of care for clients

Ensures appropriate records are completed and maintained

Performs all other duties as assigned/required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

High School diploma or equivalent education completion

Continuing Care Assistant, Home/Personal Support Worker Program, Special Care Home Worker Program, Health Care Aid or Human Services Program, or equivalent

Parkland Medication Administration Certificate Program or equivalent

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a?clear Criminal Record Check, and?where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment

Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification considered an asset

Basic Food Safety /Food Handlers Course considered an asset

Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia Care Course considered an asset.

Completion of Back in Form Lift and Transfer Program considered an asset

Ability to assess and prioritize multiple work assignments while…