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1. Assists the care team in the development of a care plan that includes a restorative care approach in all ADLs.
2. Follows standard infection control practices and enhanced precautions as instructed.
3. Is familiar with the emergency response plans for the Home including Code White and Code Red.
4. Takes direction from registered staff and management regarding priority setting.
5. Uses the agreed upon strategies to address responsive behaviours and reports promptly to the RN or RPN when responsive behaviours are escalating in order to prevent challenging crisis situations.
6. Offers suggestions to the development of resident care plan with special emphasis on strategies to manage behavioural expressions.
7. Acts as coach and mentor to the care team to guide the implementation of care plan.
8. Participates in inter-disciplinary huddles/meetings, resident care conferences, and staff development educational opportunities.
9. Reports any changes in conditions or abilities as well as any observations to home and GMH Registered Staff in order to identify at risk residents.
10. Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of resident safety principles and practices into all day to day activities. Follows all safe work practices and procedures and immediately communicates any activity or action which may constitute a risk to resident safety.
11. Reports suspected or witnessed abuse immediately to a registered staff member and supervisor.
12. Documents as per standards (i.e. recordings of Direct Observational System).
13. Effectively utilizes all electronic systems provided in accordance with electronic devices policies.
14. Other duties as assigned, including redeployment in emergency situations.
15. Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Long Term Care Homes Act, and their regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and follows all County of Simcoe Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislation.
16. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
