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Job ID: 54321Job Category: Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional ServicesWork Location: Various, see belowJob Type & Duration: Part-time, IndefiniteHourly Rate: $36.77-$40.13Shift Information: Monday to Sunday – Various Shifts (Days, Evenings, Night, and Weekends), up to 37.5 hours per weekAffiliation: L79 PT LTCH&SNumber of Positions Open: 3Posting Period: 22-May-2025 to 05-June-2025Location and Shift Information: Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, M1P 2T8 Kipling Acres & Child Care Centre 2233 Kipling Ave, Toronto, M9W 4L3The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly operated long-term care homes ( https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.Major Responsibilities:Provides nursing care through comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for residents/clients. Contributes to the development of the person-centred philosophy of careObserves, monitors and evaluates condition of clients/residents. Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clientsMeasures and records blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and weight using equipment, such as blood pressure cuffPrepares and administers prescribed medications and treatments, i.e. eye drops and application of ointments & creams. Administers insulin injections. Records quantities administeredInforms residents/clients about medications and side effectsEnsures that medication supplies meet designated inventories. Orders medication and medical/nursing supplies. Checks orders. Packages labels, and stores medication and medical suppliesPrepares and applies clean dressings and bandages. Cleans wounds and lesions and replaces bandages. Removes stitches and clipsDocuments resident conditions and care provisions in the resident/client health care record.Administers first aid including C.P.ROrients new residents/clients and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies divisions and individuals of admittance. Records and secures personal valuablesPrepares resident for transfer or departure, including organization of personal belongings, contacting of appropriate organization (hospital, coroner’s office, etc.), and completion of required documentationSchedules appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and health specialists by telephone, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to clientFeeds residents/clients or assists with adaptive eating devices.Provides personal care for residents/clients, i.e., hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devicesAssists residents/clients with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programsPrepares and maintains documentation i.e., charts, records, and incident reportsAccompanies physician on rounds, providing information on resident/client general condition and progress, and assisting in examinations, e.g., positioning, dressing and undressing residents/clientsInstructs resident/client and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from resident/client and family. Maintains personal care recordsChanges linens, makes beds and sorts and bags soiled linen as necessaryAccompanies driver to drop-off or pick-up client/residents in the community. Escort’s residents/clients on outingsOrders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelvesAssists in the operation of clinics, including booking of appointments and organizing client filesObtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical informationRefers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social servicesAssists with the organization and implementation of TB screening clinics. Conducts and reads TB skin tests and follows up positive reactors.Administers TB medication and monitors for side effectsInvestigates persons who are on medical surveillance or treatment for latent TBArranges referrals, collects clinical specimens and accompanies clients to medical appointments.Trains studentsPromotes the residents’ integration to their environmentProvides information to identify caregiver strategies that are resident-centred, age appropriate, maintain the resident’s dignity when responding to the behaviours and managing the associated risksDocuments observational behaviours, recognize that they have meaning, assess and account for how the behaviours impact the care delivery process.Collaborates with the BSO Team in the development of behaviour management strategiesProvides work direction, coaching and mentorship to BSU staffCollaborates with the Psychogeriatric Outreach Program (POP) Team, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC), Ontario Health at Home, Acute Care, Tertiary Care, other LTC homes, families, and circle of careMaintains current knowledge of dementias, responsive behaviours, mental health, and relevant diagnosesContributes to the BSO community of practiceAssumes responsibility for personal development through participation in ongoing training to enhance skillsLeads and participates in Behavioural Management rounds and care conferences as requiredCollaborates effectively when interacting with residents, family, team members and inter- professional care teamsKey Qualifications:Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)Experience working in a long-term care environment, mental health, or geriatric populations.Experience working in a specialized behavioural program or populations with responsive behaviours or completed behavioural management training.You Must also have:Excellent communication, comprehension, interpersonal and time management skills.Ability to coach, engage, and support staff in dealing with responsive behaviours.Knowledge in dementia care, delirium, mental health, or neurological conditions.Creative problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.Excellent care planning skills to ensure client’s physical, emotional, and cognitive needs are addressed.Ability to effectively lead an interprofessional care team.Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, multitask effectively, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work independently with strong self-direction, while excelling in a collaborative environment.NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City’s Internal Job Posting Portal.Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.AccommodationThe City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
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