03/04/2021
Our office is situated in Winnipeg, MB. We are looking for home support workers who are based in Winnipeg, MB. Successful candidates will be oriented and trained to offer the best care available to our clients. Our home support workers will be responsible for medication administration, meal preparation, light housekeeping and accompaniment to appointments and outings.
Reporting to the Director of Services of Compassionate Care Home & Hospital Health Services Inc., the Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct resident care and medication administration; as well as document care in compliance with regulatory and Resident Health and Wellness standards, policies, and procedures in and for the Province of Manitoba.
Responsibilities:
Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements
establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological support to patients, friends, and families
promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions
assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, Agency policies and procedures, and other government agency regulations
resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
mainstay safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel when necessary
protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
ensures operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
maintains nursing supplies inventories by checking stock and determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
maintain a cooperative relationship among health acre teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods
contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
to uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity
to complete all other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
current license provided by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
previous relevant experience is not essential, but nay gained caring for or working with people can be helpful
experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers
education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset
Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills
must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers
current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications
current (within 3 months) Vulnerable Postiion/ Sector Screening (VPS)
Skills:
Good health and fitness
caring, empathetic and compassionate nature
excellent teamwork and people skills
observational skills
ability to use initiative
ability to deal with emotionally charged and high pressure situations
excellent verbal and written communication skills
resilience
stamina