Verve Inspired Senior Living

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) Program.
• Collaborates with the care team to help develop plan of care for the residents based on their physical, emotional, social and safety needs.
• Provides care to the residents including cognitive, social, and emotional support, according to their plan of care and in a manner that promotes comfort and safety.
• Supports residents’ optimal level of functioning in their activities of daily living while respecting their rights and choices.
• Performs nursing care procedures in accordance with the standards of resident care as set out in the nursing manuals.
• Reports any deviations in the plan of care and the reason for it to immediate supervisor to ensure care needs are met.
• Completes nursing documentation accurately and legibly according to policies and procedures. Maintains health records in compliance with legislations, e.g. Privacy Act.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating outcome of specific interventions regularly and offers information or suggestions for improvement.
• Provides ongoing support to co-workers and acts as advocate for residents and families to ensure residents’ rights are protected.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and in accordance with policies and procedures, manufacturer’s instructions, and health and safety regulations. Assists in maintaining adequate supplies on unit.
• Ensures residents’ living space and personal belongings are kept clean, free from safety hazards, and organized according to residents’ personal choice.
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition in a timely fashion that ensures residents’ immediate needs are met.
• Participates in all aspects of the staff development program i.e. identifying own learning needs, attending and evaluating education program, and assisting with orientation of new employees, students, and agency personnel.
• Serves beverages and resident meals in dining room as requested.
• Serves residents meals in dining room as requested.
• Clears tables in dining room as requested.
• Participates in the development of unit goals and objectives, promoting team building, and achieving customer satisfaction.
• Performs laundry and housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Follows routine practices in all aspects of nursing care and complies with other infection control protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management.
• Fulfills responsibilities according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. This includes maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment, recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, as well as participating in fire safety activities.
• Complies with all corporate policies and procedures. Completes all required mandatory training/education.
• Participates in self-evaluation during performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

Under the direction of the dining services manager follows established policies, procedures and standards, assumes responsibility for ware-washings, pot washing and sanitation of the department.

BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum grade 12. Ability to follow English written and oral instructions. Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team. Food handlers certification required. Able to stand extensively and lift up to 70 lbs. Ability to work under stress in busy kitchen, under hot, humid conditions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in, and contributes to, the Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) program.
• Cleans dishes, pots, glassware, and cutlery following established sanitation procedures.
• Monitors and records the temperature of the dish machine at least twice daily. Reports all deficiencies to the dining services manager.
• Ensures correct usage of chemicals in dish machine and pot washing areas, i.e. uses 3-sink method for pot washing.
• Receives, uncrates, and puts away supplier deliveries as required.
• Vacuums dining room after lunch and dinner.
• Buses dishes in dining room between seatings.
• Breaks down cardboard boxes and prepared boxes for re-cycling or disposal.
• Cleans dish machine and pot washing area thoroughly. Assumes cleaning tasks as per site cleaning schedules.
• Ensure cups and teapots and soup bowls are presoaked once a week in proper chemicals to remove stains.
• Cleans kitchen, including mopping entire floor.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures and objectives regarding quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Complies with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Completes all required mandatory training/education.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by dining services manager.