Charge Personal Care Worker LPN

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.

• 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
  

• 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.