Assistant Director of Care - RPN
Job No:
GRC436
Location:
Hamilton
www.aberdeengardens.com
Do you enjoy being part of a team who believes that together, they can achieve remarkable things?
Do you want to work in a culture where people take care of people?
Do you want a chance to make a difference in people’s lives?
Do you value the opportunity to grow and learn?
Assistant Director of Care - RPN
Full Time
This role is being created to allow us to continue to provide excellent customer service to our residents as well as to assist the Director of Care with continued success in meeting the requirements for the RHA legislation. This management role will require flexibility and the ability to participate in after hours/weekend on-call rotation for nursing departments.
On a regular basis, you will assist the Director of Care:
- Complete Resident Care Plans
- Complete Assessment requirements for Falls Prevention Program, medication administration, heat risk and behavioral management
- Participate in Care Conferences and be part of the Multidisciplinary team
- Conduct health education to staff and residents
- Provide personal care and administer medications as required- assist and fill in for PSW/UCP as required
- Participate and facilitate committee meetings in the absence of the DOC
- Administrative and Clerical tasks
- Assist house physician when required
- Provide customer service and respond to resident concerns and needs
- Weekend availability will be required - every 7th weekend
- Participate in Emergency / Fire training
Job Requirements
- Current Registration and In good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current CPR and First Aid
- Supervisory/ leadership skills
- Medication Administration Skills using EMar system
- Point of Care experience
- Knowledge of Point Click Care is an asset
- Experience in Retirement Home setting is an asset
- Knowledgeable of the RHA and The RHRA Legislation's
- Computer skills, spread sheets, email & word documents
- Excellent Customer Service skills. You will posses a can-do attitude and promote a positive work environment for entire team
- Excellent Time Management Skills
If you have a passion for working with seniors, love working as a team, and are ready to move into a assistant management role; we would love to hear from you!
Greenwood Retirement Communities is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify Greenwood Retirement Communities if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation Greenwood Retirement Communities will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.