Job Summary
The RCA will assists residents/patients with all activities of daily living, including the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs/interests of residents/patients, in accordance with the established policies and procedures outlined at the facilty.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Responds to Care At Home Services staff regarding shift/patient requests via email or phone in a timely manner.
- Directs and assists residents/patient’s with activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, bowel and bladder care, bed making, dressing, nails, oral, skin and hair hygiene. Completes all documentation for the aforementioned activitiesof daily living.
- Where appropriate encourages residents/patients’ participation in providing their own personal care. Encouraging them to be as independent as possible to towards achieving an improvement in their care and assistance needs.
- Where appropriate encourages residents/patients’ participation in decision making in regards totheir plan of care and activities of daily while maintaining independence as much as possible
- Ensures residents receive adequate nutrition according to individual care plans by feeding, distributing meal trays/lists and nourishments, serving and collection of dishes, noting changes in appetites and food preferences.
- Lifts, transfers, porters and ambulates residents/patients using the proper equipment/technique as identified in the resident’s care plan and the policies and procedures. Reports need for changes to residents/patient’s care plan, as necessary.
- Performs and records routine nursing procedures as directed by the on dutynurse.
- Assists and encourages residents/patients to participate in social and recreational activities of their choice.
- Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents/patients.
- Observes, reports and records changes in a resident/patient’s functional and cognitive behaviour to the designated nursing staff.
- Gathers and documents the Minimum Data Set (MDS) information for nursing staff on a shift basis as per facility procedures and direction.
- Performs clerical duties such as answering phones/ paging system, request supplies and maintaining record sheets.
- Participates in in-services, staff development programs and serves on committees as needed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of fire/emergency procedures and policies of the facility/home participates in fire and emergency drills.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of resident/patient’s and staff safety. Ensures all areas of concern are noted to Nurse Case Manager, Pro Vita Care Manager or Supervisor.
- Reports unsafe or faulty equipment as per facility procedure to the Pro Vita Care Manager.
- All safety rules and safe work procedures are adhered to at all times.
- Reports all hazards, incidents, near misses and workplace injuries to the manager immediately and in writing.
- Does not participate in unsafe situations (horseplay), and corrects any unsafe conditions if able.
- Actively participates in all Health and Safety initiatives and make suggestions to improve Workplace Health and Safety.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Qualifications
- High school diploma.
- Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Nursing program which includes a Dementia Care component or has completed a recognized Dementia Care program.
- Registered and in good standing with the Care Aide Registry.
- Clear Criminal Record Check
- Meets the physical requirements for the role.
- Food Safe level 1.
- First Aid and CPR
- A minimum of one year related experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
