UNIT CLERK

Unit Clerk - Duties & Responsibilities

Audits & Monitoring

• Complete weekly tub temperature checks and record findings.
• Conduct weekly patient belongings labelling audits.
• Perform monthly call bell audits.
• Complete weekly sling audits ensuring slings are maintained, safe, and labelled.
• Audit incontinence products twice weekly and report findings to SDC/DOC for follow-up and education.
• Conduct oxygen audits as scheduled.
• Complete and maintain airbed and siderail audits.
• Check and confirm bath temperature monitoring is completed by care teams.

Resident Care Documentation & Tracking

• Maintain an updated siderail list.
• Maintain a current wanderguard list and ensure devices are functioning appropriately.
• Ensure transfer assessments are present and updated in resident rooms.
• Continue updating resident lists routinely.
• Maintain accurate and complete deceased or transferred resident files.

Scheduling & Communication

• Maintain and schedule IDTC (Interdisciplinary Team Conferences).
• Email meeting details to resident families and management.
• Arrange audiologist, denturist, optometrist and other required consultations for residents.
• Continue rotation of Health Care Aide assignments and update bathing list regularly.

Supplies & Ordering

• Continue ordering and organizing general supplies, lab supplies, and medical products.
• Manage delivery, stocking, and distribution of supplies.
• Maintain ongoing product ordering and related audits.
• Assist in engraving toenail and fingernail clippers for proper identification and reuse.

Record Management & Administrative Support

• Continue assembling admission packages for new residents.
• Continue with nursing department filing and document organization.
• Ensure storage room remains clean, organized, and tidy.
• Maintain oxygen ordering procedures and related documentation.
• Complete additional administrative duties as assigned.

Direct Resident Support

• Assist residents at mealtimes as required.
• Support staff, families, and residents with general clerical and communication needs.

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.