ACTIVITY AIDE
Pine Meadow Nursing Home
Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Casual Activity Aide, for our 64-bed home located in Northbrook, Ontario.
The successful candidate must be an outgoing, energetic team player with a passion for making a difference in the lives of our Residents! Applicants must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Candidate must have a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university; or are enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field.
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Sarah Thompson
Pine Meadow Nursing Home
124 Lloyd Street
Northbrook, Ontario
K0H 2G0
Phone (613) 336-9120 fax (613)336-9144 or email sathompson@extendicare.com
In Ontario, Pine Meadow accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS: Casual
Number of Positions Open 5
Start Date of Employment
ASAP
Travel Required
Not Required
Educational Requirements
College Diploma
Languages Required
English
Job Description
Personal Support Workers (PSW) are invited to apply for casual positions to work at our 64 bed long-term care home located in Northbrook.
Under the direction of the Registered Staff the PSW provides direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines.
applicants may be eligible for the Return of Service incentive
RESPONSIBILITIES
Elizabeth Palmateer RN/GNC(c), Director of Care
epalmateer@extendicare.com
613-336-9120 x4 Fax: 613-336-9144
Pine Meadow accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Casual
Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook, Ontario
Candidates are invited to apply for the permanent part time and casual positions to work at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, a 64-bed long-term care facility, located in Northbrook, Ontario.
Reporting to the Director of Care, the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare Standards.
Responsibilities
Pine Meadow Nursing Home
Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Casual Activity Aide, for our 64-bed home located in Northbrook, Ontario.
The successful candidate must be an outgoing, energetic team player with a passion for making a difference in the lives of our Residents! Applicants must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Candidate must have a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university; or are enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field.
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Sarah Thompson
Pine Meadow Nursing Home
124 Lloyd Street
Northbrook, Ontario
K0H 2G0
Phone (613) 336-9120 fax (613)336-9144 or email sathompson@extendicare.com
In Ontario, Pine Meadow accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS: Casual
Number of Positions Open 5
Start Date of Employment
ASAP
Travel Required
Not Required
Educational Requirements
College Diploma
Languages Required
English
Job Description
Personal Support Workers (PSW) are invited to apply for casual positions to work at our 64 bed long-term care home located in Northbrook.
Under the direction of the Registered Staff the PSW provides direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines.
applicants may be eligible for the Return of Service incentive
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
- Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.
- Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
- Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
- Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
- Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.
- Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.
- Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time)
- Nursing Experience in long-term care required
- Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
- Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
- Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
- Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
- Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
Elizabeth Palmateer RN/GNC(c), Director of Care
epalmateer@extendicare.com
613-336-9120 x4 Fax: 613-336-9144
Pine Meadow accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Casual
Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook, Ontario
Candidates are invited to apply for the permanent part time and casual positions to work at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, a 64-bed long-term care facility, located in Northbrook, Ontario.
Reporting to the Director of Care, the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare Standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure resident care is provide with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
- Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.
- Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.
Qualifications - Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
- Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
- Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Elizabeth Palmateer, RN/GNC(c)
Director of Care
epalmateer@extendicare.com
In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.