22 Oct
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Maples Retirement Living
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Antigonish
22 Oct
Maples Retirement Living
Antigonish
The Maples is an exciting senior livingcommunity. Our purpose is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for ourresidents and enhance the quality of their everyday life.
Reporting to the Care Team Coordinator, theTeam Lead works to full scope of practice and provides stand-by assistance,cueing, personal care, and medication administration as required to residents.
Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Meeting resident personal careneeds according to an individualized plan of service
- Assisting with implementationof resident recreation and leisure activities as required.
- Administering medication underdirection of Care Team Coordinator and Medication Administration Record
- Administer bedside and personalcare to residents such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, anddressing/undressing.
- Aid with housekeeping/laundryas required throughout the shift
- Aid the delivery of meals toresidents
- Documenting according tofacility policy and communicating pertinent and relevant information.
- Communicates with Director ofCare/Care Coordinator throughout the shift to ensure continuity of care forresidents, changes in condition and other work-related issues/concerns.
- In an emergency, communicatewith 911 and the Care Coordinator as required.
- Completing all duties in a way which is consistent with Maples Vision and Mission statements.
- Performs all other duties asassigned
Required Qualifications
- High School / GED Completion
- Home Support Worker/PCW/CCAcourse or equivalent training or work experience
- Current CPR & EmergencyFirst Aid Certification
Supplemental Qualifications Considered an Asset
- Previous experience workingwith the elderly in long-term care or a senior living workplace
- Food Handlers Safety Course
- Alzheimer's Disease and otherDementia Care Course
- Experience working in eitherlong term care, dining room, hotel, or similar hospitality service industry
Other Requirements
- The ability to work a scheduleof flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to communicateeffectively and read & write the English language.
- Ability to assess andappropriately prioritize multiple work assignments while displaying a highlevel of professionalism and commitment to quality service.
- Awareness of privacy andconfidentiality in the workplace
- Knowledge of professionalboundaries
Safety Considerations
Wears personal protective equipment (PPE)including non-slip shoes, gowns, latex gloves, protective eyewear, face masks,etc. as required in relation to infection control and for the safe use ofcontrolled products and hazardous materials.
- Report all accidents/incidentsimmediately.
- Report on all unsafe andhazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
- Complies with all infectioncontrol techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers and removal techniques,procedures, and policies.
- Participate in Fire Safety andEmergency exercises.
📌 Team Lead/Resident Services (Antigonish)
🏢 Maples Retirement Living
📍 Antigonish