Medication Care Partner

Sienna Senior Living; Alliston; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Sienna Senior Living as a Medication Care Partner for a part-time night position that plays a crucial role in enhancing the lives of seniors. You'll administer medication, assist with daily living activities, and provide vital support in a compassionate environment. We value your commitment to helping others and offer a supportive atmosphere where relationships flourish.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker program.
• Six hundred (600) hours of related experience.
• Medication Administration certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication according to policies and procedures.
• Assists with activities of daily living like bathing and grooming.
• Monitors and documents residents' vitals and behavior.

Skills

Medication Administration

First Aid

CPR

Geriatric care

Education

High School Diploma

Personal Support Worker certification

Job description

Aspira Retirement Living

Medication Care Partner -Part-time Nights

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call XXX their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Reporting to the Director of Wellness, the Medication Care Partner is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents.

As a Medication Care Partner your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Administers medication according to relevant legislative requirements and policies and procedures.

• Reviews residents’ Support Plans and provides assistance where indicated, with all required activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, mobility, continence management, collecting and washing laundry, sorting and storing clean laundry.

• Monitors and documents residents’ vitals, weights, behavior, mobility, safety, involvement in activities as indicated on the Personalized Support Plan or any other changes and reports to appropriate Team Members.

• Escorts residents to social activity programs, appointments, dining room, etc.

• Promptly answers nursing call systems.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• High School Diploma and completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker program that meets legislative standards.

• Medication Administration certification.

• First Aid and CPR certified as well as experience with medication administration.

• Six hundred (600) hours of related experience, including both class time and practical experience, preferably with clinical experience in a geriatric setting.

• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.

Bonus points for having:

• Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an asset.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.