School Health Child Support

Join to apply for the School Health Child Support role at SE Health We are currently looking for paid volunteers - Diabetes Care Technician (DCT). We are committed to supporting CHEO to help children with diabetes manage their medical, nutritional, and psychosocial needs to empower them to live their best lives. The Diabetes Support Technician provides in-person, at school, insulin administration and/or diabetes support, in collaboration with a virtual nurse and an SE Diabetes Care School Program Facilitator. 1 hour per day only. Why join our team? Competitive Compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff. Develop yourself with SE. We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning. You’ll benefit from our orientation and mentorship programs. Our clinical practice and nursing teams will support you with comprehensive care plans and modern models of care that will mean you’ll always be supported to provide the best possible care to your clients. Grow your career. SE Health is a large national inclusive organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have an opportunity – and will be supported – to do different types of roles in different locations if that is what you’re interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you can use your skills to contribute and make an impact in different ways. Responsibilities Receives education specific to child development, interpersonal communication, diabetes, emergency management, insulin administration and insulin pumps, in addition to child-specific training. Provides in-person, at school, insulin injection and/or diabetes care, as per the Individual Care Plan, with the guidance and oversight of a virtual nurse. Attend program huddles with hospital care team, as required. Works collaboratively with the care team, including the child and family, as well as the school staff and leadership. Escalates any risks or identified issues, as appropriate. Maintains and submits accurate client records, as required. Uses communication tools to effectively communicate with members of the team. Participate in program evaluation and process improvement. Requirements A current CPR certificate is required. An interest in supporting children with diabetes. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written) and exercise good judgment is required. Ability to lift up to 25 kilograms may be required. Ability to perform lifting and bending in awkward positions when assisting clients may be required. Access to own transportation is required. About SE Health At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team. In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose. SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Education and Training Industries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr