Wage per hour $23.07
Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.
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Reporting to the Health and Wellness Manager, the Unregulated Care Provider (UCP) provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and company standards, policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities To work as a member of the inter-skilled team with applying a person-centered approach to care
To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor
To work closely with the clinical team to facilitate residents' move in and transfers where applicable
To provide direct resident care and document care in compliance with regulatory and company care standards, policies and procedures
To provide medication/treatment administration with documentation completion in compliance with regulatory and company standards of a UCP and all medication management policies and procedures
To observe and report on resident's care utilizing appropriate company forms or tools
To observe and report on changes in residents' condition to supervisor
To elevate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate
To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required
To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
To demonstrate understanding of resident needs and maximize abilities
To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/family
To maintain resident information confidentiality
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor
To assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents' equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment
To observe & report to the Health and Wellness Manager any concerns regarding resident safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on resident's behalf to ensure the resident's safety is maintained
To engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed
To complete mandatory education and training requirements to develop knowledge and skills
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity
To complete all other tasks as assigned
Qualifications Graduate of Personal Support Worker program or equivalent healthcare professional training. Including but not limited to nursing student, foreign trained nurse or healthcare professional.
Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g., lifting/transferring clients
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS) including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.