- To work as a member of the inter‑professional team as described by Extendicare's Professional Practice Model applying the person‑centered approach to care;
- To complete and ensure resident’s clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date, and changes communicated as required;
- To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required;
- To assist with scheduling of resident’s care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable;
- To work closely with the Director of Care to facilitate resident’s move‑in, move‑out and transfers;
- To provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards, policies and procedures;
- To process orders, secure‑keep drugs and narcotics, and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures;
- To facilitate and provide resident/family education;
- To plan, coordinate, manage,
and evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;
- To coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
- To respond to and manage significant changes in resident’s condition and/or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;
- To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers;
- To coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care & Wellness;
- To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken or concern communicated to Director of Care / Executive Director and other departments;
- To follow and assist the Director of Care in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department;
- To complete all other duties as assigned.