Medication Care Partner - Jobs in Victoria

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MEDICATION CARE PARTNERAmica Amica On The GorgePART TIME (18 hours/week)Fridayamp; Saturday 7:00AM-12:00PMSundayamp; Monday 4:00PM -9:00PMMust be a registered health care aidAt Amica we are united in our purpose to provide the best care in Senior Living in a supportive environment. We are setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. We are committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, and offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options. Established in 1996, we own and operate 34 residences in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, and continue to grow in select markets. Find out how you can become part of a team where you belong and make a real impact every day.Education:- High School Diploma and completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker program that meets legislative standardsLicense/Designation:- Medication Administration certification- First Aid and CPR certifiedExperience:- Six hundred (600) hours of related experience, including both class time and practical experience, preferably with clinical experience in a geriatric settingKnowledge:- Medication administration standards- Residents #39; activities of daily living (ADL), such as hygiene, optimal functioning, well-being and feeding- Personal Support Worker routines and practices- Infection control guidelines- Lifting, transferring and positioning techniques- Rehabilitation and palliative approaches- Legislative regulations and policies related to retirement care- Changes in mobility of seniors and mechanical lifting devices- Applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workersCompetencies, Skillsamp; Abilities:- Ability to contribute effectively as a team member- Ability to treat residents with dignity, respect and care- Strong command of the English language both oral and written- Strong interpersonal skills- Ability to develop rapport with residents and their families- Ability to organize and prioritize workload- Ability to follow resident support plan and carry out activities as directed- Ability to report resident needs through observation of their condition/behaviour- Ability to follow safety procedures to maintain a safe and clean environment- Ability to apply lifting, transferring and positioning techniques- Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information- Ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including weekend and holiday coverage, as requiredPersonal Suitability:- Demonstrates a strong desire to serve and care for seniors- Open, friendly and responsive- Able to apply tact, discretion and sound judgement- Trustworthy, empathetic, reliable, punctual and adaptable- Meets the physical demands of the job- Shows initiative and commitment to excellence- Resident service oriented- Attend regularly scheduled shifts.Desirable Qualifications:- Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an assetAt Amica Senior Lifestyles we are passionate about working together in a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters innovation and turns ideas into action. We remain committed to creating workplaces that reflect the communities in which we operate. We are actively seeking applicants from all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, Black, Indigenous, racialized people, and persons with disabilities and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.#PSW-Hiring-AmicaSystem ID: 2023-14199Job Status: Part time: regularly scheduled shifts of 24 hours or less per weekPost End Date: 10/5/2023