Areas of Employment Expectations/Accountabilities & Responsibility:
· Is responsible under the direction of the Director of Resident Care and/or other supervisory nursing personnel, for the carrying out of the established procedures set forward at Eventide Home.
· Is expected to be supportive of the mission statement at Eventide Home.
· Provide for a clean/tidy environment for the residents and in staff work areas.
· Exhibits patience, understanding and respect for residents and their families and is expected to be diligent in carrying out assigned duties in and efficient and timely fashion.
· Politely refer questions from family members or visitors to the Director of Resident Care or RN in charge.
· Confidentiality is imperative on and off duty in matters pertaining to the Residents, staff and other Home related business.
· Assess basic needs of the residents and follow-up accordingly, asking direction from charge nurse / RPN regarding a change in a residents health care status and whenever necessary.
· Provide all general nursing care and personal care to both male and female residents, providing &/or assisting as required with:
I. daily baths/dressing/ general grooming
II. tub baths/shower weekly/or more frequently as required, assist in/out of bathing system
III. oral care / mouth care of permanent teeth & denture care.
IV. nail care / finger and toenail care (except Diabetic or compromised Vascular Disease conditions).
V. eye care, including eyewear
VI. shaving of facial hair / makeup as requested
VII. lifts & transfers, as to position resident in a position comfortable to them
VIII. toileting as needed/responsible for ensuring bed pans and commodes are clean after use and ensure proper use and application of designated incontinent products for each individual resident.
· Spot cleaning of accidental soiling of floors as required.
· Check daily BM records and assist resident with bowel management as directed by the RN.
· Carry out treatments as directed;
I. creams /ointments, skin care, turning/positioning, passive exercises, catheter/peri care
II. testing urine, specimen collection, walking programs.
· And all other physical assistance required by our residents.30
· Prepare body of resident after death for viewing and transfer to funeral home.
· Assist with dietary needs as required;
I. transporting residents to/from the DR
II. transferring residents to chairs
III. preparing & supervising the meal, (cutting meat etc.)
IV. providing tray service to ill residents/return trays to kitchen after use
V. providing drinks/nourishments
VI. monitoring residents with feeding problems
VII. feeding/encouraging resident with their meal as necessary
VIII. monitoring intake and providing follow-up
· Provide for socialization needs;
I. transport to activities
II. assist with activity programs as needed
III. spend time visiting with residents who are lonely
IV. provide reassurance to residents/families
· Reports to the RN/RPN any concerns/ changes in condition regarding residents and accepts and abides by the decision made by the RN regarding care of residents, & documenting as required by the facility.
· Assist in development/revision of individualized resident care plans
I. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the development of care
plans considering the physical, social, spiritual, emotional needs of the resident.
· Adhere to safety policies/procedures for self and residents.
· Is familiar with the Health and Safety Policies of the Home.
· Practices safe working habits as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS
· Attends yearly in-services on WHMIS.
· Is familiar with Fire policy and procedure manuals and responds to fire and other emergencies.
· Practices good body mechanics and safe techniques & adhere to lifting policies and procedures and lifting assessments, in manual or mechanically lifting, transferring, transporting and positioning of residents.
· Is knowledgeable of the proper use of the mechanical lifts & follows proper procedures.
· Staff must be familiar, follow, and respond to Fire Safety, Bomb Threats, Evacuation Plans and Workplace Violence Policies.
· Nursing Staff must follow: All departmental and Eventide Home Policies, Procedures & Guidelines.
· All Health & Safety Rules & Regulations such as WHMIS Ontario Regulation 860.
· Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents Regulation 833,
· First Aid Regulation 1101
· All staff must work in a safe manner.
· All staff must use proper infection control procedures and Health & Safety practices.
Other Duties as Required:
· Adhere to the dress code of the Nursing Department.
· Other duties as assigned