Truro, Ns Client medication assistant Jobs – 6 Openings This Week

Client Medication Assistant
Shannex —Truro, NS
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
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Home Support Assistant
Earth Angels Home Care —Truro, NS
- $16–$19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Home Support Assistant, Talent Pool
Earth Angels Home Care —South Shore, NS
- $17.50–$20.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex —Valley, NS
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
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Live-In Home Care Assistant
Earth Angels Home Care —Kennetcook, NS
- From $16.75 an hour
- Rotating shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Client Medication Assistant

Shannex
Truro, NS

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Job details

Casual

Skills

CPR Certification
Food Handler Certification
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification

Full job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Client Medication Assistant to join our Parkland Truro team based in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

Assisting with planning and implementation of client recreation and leisure activities;
Coordinates with CSC for prescription changes and refills with the client’s pharmacy;
Participates in and receives report daily. Plans and organizes daily work assignments, and prioritizes the specific needs of the clients;
Communicates with the CSC if there is a noted change in the health status of the client e.g. decreases in appetite, increase in confusion, physical weakness, etc.;
Develops an awareness of the specific needs of each client e.g. diet, allergies and recreation;
Monitors clients assessed for at risk behaviors (exploring, falls, choking, etc.) and intervenes appropriately when necessary;
Escorts clients to dining and activities as required;
Completes domestic functions for clients according to the service plan including light housekeeping, dining assistance, and laundry;
Demonstrates an interest in personal development. Participates on/in: department meetings, committees, internal and external education programs, other programs as required;
Completes required documentation of work e.g. Daily Care Flow Sheet, Medication Administration Record (MAR);
Communicates with health services staff throughout the shift to ensure continuity of care for clients;
Ensures appropriate records are completed and maintained
Performs all other duties as assigned.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

High School diploma or equivalent education completion;
Continuing Care Assistant, Home/Personal Support Worker Program, Special Care Home Worker Program, Health Care Aid or Human Services Program, or equivalent;
Parkland Medication Administration Certificate Program or equivalent
Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification considered an asset.
Basic Food Safety /Food Handlers Course considered an asset
Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia Care Course considered an asset.
Completion of Back in Form Lift and Transfer Program considered an asset
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple work assignments while displaying a high level of professionalism and commitment to quality service
Adheres to the Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, Registered Nurses Act and Regulations as defined by provincial legislation
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures including those that govern resident care
Current knowledge of literature and applied research for the delivery of health care
Current knowledge of community resources (e.g., services and programs), and roles of health care professionals
Current knowledge of issues and priorities within health care with a focus on continuing care

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