LPN/ Charge Personal Care Worker

The Berkeley; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Berkeley in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a qualified Charge PCW or LPN to provide ongoing or short-term care for residents with a compassionate, professional approach. The role includes overseeing team members and ensuring high standards of care, with an emphasis on safety and dignity.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, First Aid/CPR certification, and strong interpersonal skills to support residents and collaborate with the health care team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Empathy for older adults and understanding of aging in place.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration
• Provide personal care to residents such as aiding in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing/undressing
• May perform routine health-related duties such as collecting specimens under the general direction of the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator.
• Observe any changes in residents’ condition and communicates these changes to the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator.
• Work in conjunction with other members of the Health Care Team, to provide effective and appropriate standards of care for all residents.
• Ensure residents’ personal hygiene and well being.
• Support and encourage residents to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible.
• Follow all health and safety legislation as it relates to the Nursing and Health Care Departments.
• Ensure use of proper infection control techniques and sanitation.
• Practice safety measures to prevent injuries, including proper body mechanics

Skills

Supervisory experience

First Aid and CPR certificates

Strong interpersonal communication

Empathy for older adults

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

About the Position

We are searching for a qualified Charge PCW or LPN to provide ongoing or short term care for our residents in a professional and compassionate manner .

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience with international nursing experience being an asset, and will provide oversight to team members.

You are a committed team player, with a passion for providing exceptional service and support, have an empathetic and respectful approach and great attention to detail, paying attention to the ‘little things’.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration
• Provide personal care to residents such as aiding in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing/undressing
• May perform routine health-related duties such as collecting specimens under the general direction of the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator.
• Observe any changes in residents’ condition and communicates these changes to the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator.
• Work in conjunction with other members of the Health Care Team, to provide effective and appropriate standards of care for all residents.
• Ensure residents’ personal hygiene and well being.
• Support and encourage residents to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible.
• Follow all health and safety legislation as it relates to the Nursing and Health Care Departments.
• Ensure use of proper infection control techniques and sanitation.
• Practice safety measures to prevent injuries, including proper body mechanics

Requirements

• Supervisory experience
• First Aid and CPR certificates
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage when times are slow
• Empathy for, and an understanding of older adults, aging in place and cognitive impairment
• Positive attitude and the ability to build relationships
• Patient and friendly with demonstrated experience in problem solving
• Flexibility to work various day or night shifts and locations, as required.