The Care Company is a home health care company that's purpose is to create A Better Life for Those at Home. We help individuals stay in their homes for as long as they choose, and our real talent is helping people Make Each Day Count. We are a company that puts people first and seeks to get better today. By working at The Care Company, you will be part of a growing company helping individuals live well in their homes!

The Care Company is looking for an awesome, self-driven Register Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care to a lovely 1-year-old client in Orangeville who requires a skilled Tracheostomy and Ventilator Care Nurse.

Shifts

• Someone who can commit to an ongoing, weekly schedule (10pm-7am, 8-10 hour overnight shifts on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS with additional night shifts available)
• OVERNIGHT SHIFTS- you are required to be awake, alert, and ready to respond at all times, no sleeping permitted.
• FULL-TIME HOURS AVAILABLE WITH THIS CLIENT

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to providing personal care and help clients with their ADLs (hygiene assistance, bathing, and medications administration) that is within the scope of practice for a Register Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• oversee a team of unregulated healthcare workers and providing leadership, teaching, assistance, education, and support as required to support their learning and implementation of trach care for client
• Provide exceptional patient care as outlined in their care plans, supporting patients with all applicable medical needs
• Meets the safety needs of the client and uses equipment safely and properly
• Observe the patients' medical health as well as their physical and mental responses
• Functions within the limits of own experience and knowledge, and practices safely and competently within the job description
• Completes records and documentation accurately and thoroughly

Requirements

• MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH TRACHEOSTOMY CARE INCLUDING CHANGES, SUCTIONING, STOMA CARE AND MANAGEMENT
• must be able to attend training sessions prior to assignment start date (trainings will be at our office located @ 864 Millwood Rd and @ SickKids hospital).
• must be able to communicate in English verbally and written

Other requirements include:

• An asset if you own vehicle and have a valid driver's licence (not required)
• Negative TB Test completed within the last year
• CNO Registration and Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Certificate
• COVID Vaccination Receipts subject to an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code
• Valid Criminal Record Check - must be completed within the last year.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification
• Valid WHMIS2015 certification from the last year
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
• Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Coordinators when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay ( $39.25-49.25/hour)
• Opportunity for Group Health and Dental Benefits for Full-Time employees
• PPE provided
• 24/7 Nursing Oversight
• Educational Training Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Health and Wellness Program