Primary Responsibilities include:

As the RPN at the home you will function as the leader of the resident care team. Utilizing your professional knowledge to assess clients, create care plans, administer medication and monitor/ evaluate the well being of the clients. In the absence of the manager you are in charge to ensure the residence comfort and well being and that policies and procedures are being followed.

In our fast-paced, responsive, and caring environment, we are looking for a self-starter who has the experience and ability to jump in on day one with energy and enthusiasm.

The following items describe important experience and competency areas you have demonstrated in your current or previous roles in order to be successful in this role:

• You are registered in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO)
• You have excellent high-tech skills (with IV restart) or a passion to be trained in these skills
• You possess a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
• You have excellent documentation skills
• You have the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary practice
• You have excellent problem solving skills and the ability to adapt nursing to independent practice
• You take initiative and you are passionate about caring for your clients
• Admissions and Discharges of clients as required

If you have the following, it would be considered an additional asset:

• Ability to converse in both official languages (English/French)
• Experience in palliative care
• You have LEAP training or are willing to take part as a requirement to palliative care provision
• Experience in community health care
• Current skills in Foot Care

• Competitive base salary
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Health and Dental benefits
• Work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Maintaining a clean, safe environment
• Performing tasks according to duty sheet
• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
• Assists in prepares meals, dessert, and/or snacks following standardized approved recipes, being careful to minimize waste and leftovers, and cook food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
• Cleanup of kitchen and dining area
• Serving meals to clients/residents
• Ensuring timely service of meals
• Handling and storing all left over foods according to food handling guidelines
• Makes observations of resident behaviour and intervenes according to job expectation e.g. nutritional intake, disruptive behaviour in dining room, attendance for meals, general concerns affecting operations of the dietary department
• Report observed concerns to supervisor or designate
• Becoming familiar with individual resident’s dietary preferences, allergies, and diet restrictions
• Assisting residents, if needed, to cut food or pour beverages
• Promptly reports any problems, accidents, emergency situations, and complaints of residents regarding service to the supervisor or designate
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
• Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager

We are looking for individuals who:

· Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent is preferred

· Food Handling and Safety certificate

· WHMIS certification

Experience

· Experience with food preparation

· Experience in serving food

· Experience using kitchen equipment

· Experience in customer service

· Experience working with elderly

· Experience working in nursing home or similar environment would be considered an asset

Skills

· Ability to understand oral and written directions

· Ability to calculate recipe quantities

· Ability and available to fulfill the shift rotation designed for position (early morning, late evening, and weekends)

· Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

· Ability to handle the temperatures of working in a kitchen environment

· Effective communication skills (verbal, written)

· Dependable, trustworthy, compassionate with good work habits

· Interested in supporting the elderly and disabled adults

· Ability to lift up to 50lbs

· Ability to bend, sit, stand, kneel for short periods of time

· Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety as relates to job

• Competitive wages
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Paid day orientation
• Paid professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supervisors’ support
• Opportunities for growth
• A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture