Nights Rpn Team Lead (Part-Time) - Memory Care

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Primary Role: A Support Team Lead, RPN plays an important role at Memory & Company. The Support Team Lead, RPN ensures our Members are cared for on the Medical Side, and are comfortable, happy, engaged and well cared for while at Memory & Company.

As well our Support Team Lead also takes on the roles of the Support Team by providing a universal approach to care, and will participate in programs, dining, activities, and care assistance.

Essential Qualifications:

• At least one year of relevant experience as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Knowledge and experience working with people with Alzheimer's and related dementia's
• Membership in good standing with the College of Nurses
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making and assessment skills
• Ability to lead a team environment
• Physically fit, can sit, bend and stand for long periods of time
• Can lift up to 35lbs
• Mentally fit to meet the emotional demands of caregiving
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
• Police Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector
• Mantoux Test to confirm no active TB
• Secondary language an asset
• Willing to take annual flu shot, unless allergic and confirmed by a physician.
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Passionate about improving the lives of those affected by Dementia.
• Comfortable leading large and small group programs
• Comfortable with care and assisting our members to the toilet in a sensitive, private and respectful manner
• Creative and enjoys running daily programming
• Enjoys the Universal Support Team Approach.
• Keen, energetic, friendly, approachable
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively
• Exceptional organizational, time management skills
• Patient, kind, empathetic and very adaptable

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Delivery of medication to Members, oversee medication program, and delegation of task when appropriate
• Schedule caregiver meetings, from intake to exit, with accurate and complete documentation, including all

ongoing changes or issues

• Medication checks, and communication with Pharmacy if issues arise.
• Assist with Member Assessments when needed
• Inform families of medical concerns or issues.
• Lead the team in any medically related issues.
• Making our members feel very welcome.
• Companionship
• Greet our Members for hand to hand service, and assist them with getting comfortable
• Assisting Members with toileting when necessary
• Assisting with dining- preparation, serving, feeding assistance, occasional cooking, baking if a skill, washing

dishes, clearing and wiping tables

• Light housekeeping and laundry to ensure Memory & Company always looks, feels and smells its best!
• Grooming and bathing of members when necessary
• Maintaining personal tablets and communication amongst each other
• Follow health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
• Be a kind, calm, and empathetic support to all our members and their families
• Maintain a respectful, open-minded, open-communication environment with all team members
• Ensuring daily assigned Members have all tasks complete and that they are happy and engaged
• Address concerns when they arise with the appropriate leaders
• Ensure the safety of our Members at all times by conducting regular checks and counts of our Members
• Ensure our members are well fed, and hydrated at all times
• Maintain the dignity of our Members at all times
• Other duties as requested from time to time by the Memory & Company Leadership team

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Dementia Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Nursing license (required)
• LPN/RPN (required)
• CPR Certification (required)

Work Location: In person