What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Support Specialist position at Sunrise Senior Living?
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Support Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our healthcare team, including administering medication, documenting medication administration, and providing resident care while demonstrating the Mission of Sunrise Senior Living.
Key Responsibilities
- Medication Administration:
- Administers medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.
- Reviews, reads, notates, and initializes Daily Log to document pertinent information about residents.
- Receives medication updates from Resident Care Director or Wellness Nurse.
- Ensures medications are passed according to times.
- Resident Care:
- Notifies RCD of any resident and/or family concerns through the LEAD process.
- Attends and actively participates in daily Cross Over meetings facilitated by LCM.
- Conducts Service and Health Updates as directed by RCD.
- Participates in the development of Individualized Service Plans (ISP)/Individualized Care Plans (ICP) and monthly updates.
- Risk Management and General Safety:
- Partners with community team to ensure compliance with OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements.
- Practices safety procedures at all times, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
