JOB SUMMARY: Coordinates personal care and hospitality services in collaboration with the Assisted Living Coordinator and Executive Director and provides nursing care and/or personal care for tenants.
DUTIES:
- Deliver nursing services to residents to the full scope of the LPN standards of practice within the Assisted Living model.
- Administer medication to tenants; provide medication management assistance and provide medication reminders, as required, in accordance with established policies of Assisted Living.
- Observe tenants and their environments and report unsafe conditions and behavioral, physical and/or cognitive changes.
- Complete and maintain records and documentation.
- Provide emotional support and feedback to residents and families.
- Collaborate in a professional manner with health authority, pharmacy and other staff.
- Assist with hospitality services as needed, including meals, dining room service, and housekeeping.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
- High school graduation
- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses
- Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM
- Medication administration and dementia certificates preferred
- Home care nursing or home support service experience preferred
- Experience working with seniors preferred
Knowledge & Abilities
- Have the ability, tact, courtesy and patience to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations with tenants, staff, visitors and volunteers.
- Consistently act in a respectful manner, maintaining the spirit, dignity and individuality of tenants and their families.
- Be in good health, free from any communicable diseases, and physically and mentally able to carry out the assigned duties in the working environment.
- Be physically capable of carrying out significant amounts of lifting, bending, stooping and stretching; be able to operate related equipment.
- Be able to speak, read, and write English, and to follow written instructions.
Requirements
- Current and clear criminal record check
- Current CPC (level C) certificate
- Current First Aid certificate, OFA preferred
- Records of immunization status, including a recent clear TB test
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for next steps.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $32.84-$41.35 per hour
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
