Program Coordinator

6 months ago


Burlington, Canada Acclaim Health Full time

_**FULL TIME - **_ **Monday - Friday 11:30am - 8:00pm**

Acclaim Health is a registered charity with over 600 employees that helps over 28,000 people a year. We are Halton’s most trusted home care and community support services provider - and have been for over 90 years. We have a proud and long tradition of providing home and community care to families across the region.

At Acclaim Health we pride ourselves on creating good in the world by giving back to our community, and through a culture of caring, for our patients, clients and our colleagues. We are offer our colleagues flexibility, recognition, benefits, a supportive learning culture, and an expectation of high standards, all while having fun

Acclaim Health announces the availability of a Full-Time Program Coordinator - Respite position to work at Patty’s Place (located at 2250 Speers Road). This position will work Monday-Friday 11:30-8:00 pm.

**PRIMARY FUNCTIONS**:

- Works collaboratively with Supervisor, Respite to conduct timely client admissions into the overnight respite service and client check-in/check-out procedures.
- Assesses and monitors client status ensuring that collaborative client-centred service plans are in place and current
- Provides leadership to staff when clients are exhibiting responsive behaviours and/or are experiencing emergencies
- Ensures overnight respite services are aligned with best practices such as age friendly, dementia care and for adults with special needs
- Ensures communication linkages between the overnight respite services and the adult day program services
- Coordinates with Recreation Staff the therapeutic recreation planning suited to client interests. Actively participates in the delivery of the programming along with Recreation staff, students, and volunteers.
- Assists clients with activities of daily living including meal preparation, eating, toileting and mobility as required.
- Manages food ordering and meal planning for overnight respite clients.
- Manages the supervision, training, mentoring and development of direct reports
- Develops and monitors daily staff plan, ensuring adequate coverage
- Assists with and participates in special events for clients/family caregivers
- Maintains accurate and confidential electronic client files
- Identifies, minimizes, and manages client risk in accordance with risk management and incident reporting standards, policies, and procedures
- Other duties as required

**QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION**:

- Diploma Community College, Gerontology, Social Services or equivalent
- Certification in CPR-Basic Rescuer Level
- Valid Ontario driver’s license, use of vehicle and insurance per the Acclaim Health policy

**EXPERIENCE & SKILLS**:

- Minimum 2 to 3 years demonstrated experience working with adults with special needs, frail seniors and cognitively impaired persons and their families
- Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to coach and lead staff
- Knowledge and understanding of community resources and the Halton healthcare system
- Strong assessment skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Effective decision-making, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Demonstrated knowledge in quality/risk management
- Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and AlayaCare (an asset)
- Knowledge and skilled in development of teams and staff development
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively as a team member

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS**:
This position is an active position requiring the individual to be on site. Individual must be able to multi-task and set priorities in order to meet the needs of the program. This position requires computer work. There can be times when concentration can be difficult due to frequent interruptions. There are periods of stress when having to meet very tight deadlines. Client/caregiver interaction is required. Required to assist with client ADL skills and transfers. May be required to wear protective clothing in certain circumstances. Travel is required on occasion.
- Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status._

**Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.**
- Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process._

**Salary**: $26.13-$28.55 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care



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