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Job title: Nursing Unit Support Worker
Company: City of Thunder Bay
Job description: General Information:
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.
ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:
- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks
Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.
ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866
Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing and the direction of the registered nurse on duty, provides support services to the Resident home area/unit.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: * Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Assists with the nutritional intake, documenting, and monitoring of resident meals and nourishments.
- Books and prepares documentation for resident appointments and arranges for escorts and transportation, as required.
- Participates in the Homes Quality Assurance programs by collecting and reporting statistical information for Indicator tracking.
- Schedules and organizes resident lab work and diagnostic tests in accordance with admission protocols, physician orders, and Homes’ policy and procedure.
- Maintains up to date immunization records and consents for all residents according to regulations and Homes policy and procedure.
- Maintains cost effective use of the Unit’s equipment, medical, office, and continence supplies inventory within established guidelines and quotas.
- Maintains medical charts, files and resource manuals.
- Assists with portering of residents within the Home.
- Participates in RAI-MDS documentation.
- Participates in maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff, demonstrating an appropriate response to emergencies and safety procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
- Certificate of graduation from a practical nursing program, together with a current Certificate of Competency from the Ontario College of Nurses
- Experience in long-term care would be an asset
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Must have good customer service skills
- Proficiency with office computer equipment and word processing and spreadsheet software
- A genuine interest and understanding of the elderly is necessary
- Competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies
- Must have successfully undergone a “two step” tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment.
Expected salary: $23.69 per hour
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Job date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 01:59:11 GMT
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