Medication Care Partner

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

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Medication Care Partner to provide essential personal care and medication administration for residents at Aspira Yorkton Crossing. This casual position requires flexibility to pick up shifts across a range of hours. Ideal candidates will have necessary certifications such as Personal Support Worker, along with a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Certification in Personal Support Worker or equivalent necessary.
• High School Diploma required.
• First Aid and CPR Certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and assists with daily living activities.
• Monitors and documents residents' vitals and behaviors.
• Escorts residents to activities and appointments.

Skills

Administration of medication

Personal care assistance

Monitoring vitals

First Aid

CPR Certification

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Personal Support Worker Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Basic or Standard First Aid Certificate

Job description

Aspira Yorkton Crossing Retirement Living

Medication Care Partner

This is aCasualposition topick up shifts when needed.

We are looking for someone who would be able to pick up any of the shifts below for any day:

• 7:00AM - 3:00PM; or
• 3:00PM - 11:00PM; or
• 11:00pm-7:00AM (NIGHT)

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira Yorkton Retirement Living 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:

• Certification in Personal Support Worker or Personal Care Worker, or a 16 hour course that covers the provision of personal care and that is recognized by the department. If you don't have this, you must be willing to complete this course within 3 months of start date.
• Medication Administration certification, or willing to obtain before starting.
• High School Diploma.
• Basic or Standard First Aid.
• CPR Certification.
• Experience with medication administration.
• 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.