Miscouche Villa
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Becoming a care worker at miscouche villa is a rewarding career where you will be trained to provide residents with care in 6 key areas. Some of the duties of a care worker are described below.
HYGIENE:
1. Assist with baths as required by the resident.
2. See that incontinence is effectively managed.
3. See that toileting is properly done.
4. See that fingernails are kept clean and properly trimmed.
5. See that feet and toenails are well maintained, any problems or concerns are to be communicated to the manager.
6. See that hair is washed and combed.
7. See that teeth and dentures are cleaned daily, and that any dental issues are referred to the manager.
8. See that eyeglasses are kept clean.
9. See that hearing aids are clean and functioning properly.
HOUSEKEEPING:
1. Residents’ rooms are to be cleaned as per the room cleaning Schedule.
2. Vacated bedrooms are to be kept clean and tidy.
3. Common rooms are to be kept clean and tidy (dusting, sweeping, mopping, disinfecting).
4. All washrooms are to be cleaned multiple times a day, which includes mopping, cleaning, and disinfecting all surfaces (including toilets and tubs), re-stocking toilet paper, paper towel, soap dispensers and hand sanitizer.
5. Washing dishes when required.
6. Making beds daily, and changing linens as required or as per the room cleaning schedule.
7. Laundry of residents’ clothing, bed linens, towels, etc.
8. Using and storing cleaning supplies according to regulations.
9. Any other housekeeping duties assigned by the manager.
SOCIAL:
1. Being supportive of entertainment and other activities by organizing and taking part in activities with the residents and helping out as required.
2. Making visitors feel welcome when visiting residents or attending activities.
3. Encouraging residents to exercise or walk as much as possible.
4. Being sensitive to the residents spiritual and/or religious needs.
5. Finding time to spend talking to each resident.
6. Participating in celebrations for holidays, decorating the Miscouche Villa, helping with birthdays, etc.
NUTRITION:
1. Assisting with the meal service during mealtimes.
2. Serving the evening snack.
3. Ensuring that all residents are well hydrating, providing water and beverages for them as requested.
4. Having an understanding and awareness of diabetic diets and aiding the cooks and manager in controlling their diets.
5. Having an understanding and awareness of special diets and food allergies and aiding the cooks and manager in this area of food service.
6. Reporting to the manager a change in the residents’ eating habits.
7. Keeping the Manager informed of items which a Resident has in her/her room which could be affecting his/her health and/or eating habits.
HEALTH:
1. Administering prescription medication per doctor or pharmacist directions.
2. Administering non-prescription medications according to the medication’s directions.
3. Keeping written records of the reception, storage, and dispensing of medications for each resident.
4. Making entries in resident’s charts regarding medical treatments as well as any information on general care ie. toenails and foot care, refusal of baths, etc.
5. Attending to the comfort and happiness of each resident.
6. Observing and reporting any unusual symptoms, conditions, and behaviors to the manager and/or doctor, especially in diabetic cases.
7. Seeing that a resident receives attention as soon as possible for a medical condition.
8. Checking on each resident often according to regulations, at least once per hour and more often when necessary.
SAFETY:
1. Preventing hazards by seeing that residents avoid dangerous situations and reporting any problems to management.
2. Keeping the floor dry to prevent falls.
3. Keeping items off the floor that could cause trips/falls.
4. Ensuring that all entries and exits are clear from debris and snow, as well as salted/sanded when slippery.
5. Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher.
6. Knowing the procedures and responsibilities related to fire drills.