Behavioural Supports Ontario Therapeutic Advisor

3 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Long Term Care Homes

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 12 months

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

**Job Summary**:
Salary Pending Review

Reporting to the Long Term Care (LTC) Program Manager, the Behaviour Supports Ontario (BSO) Therapeutic Advisor, utilizes the BSO framework, Fixing LTC Act and relevant regulations for residents in LTC. The Therapeutic Advisor is responsible to ensure enhanced, integrated and cross-sector services that meet the needs of older adults, by using collaborative approach to address responsive behaviours in all residents in the LTC Home. This role plans, implements, evaluates, trains, advises and coaches on non-pharmological approaches to intervening in responsive episodes using strategies outlined in Positive Approach to Care, Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), UFIRST / PIECES and DementiAbility.

**Education**:

- Degree or Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
- Certified GPA Coach
- Certified in Positive Approach to Care (minimum Trainer).
- Trained in DementiAbility in the past 2 years
- DementiAbility Second level of competency an asset
- Trained and proficient in UFIRST and/or PIECES
- Current certificate in CPR and First Aid
- Adult Education Certificate is preferred
- Preference to those who have a membership in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) or (CTRA) Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association
- All qualifications must meet the definitions under MDS-RAI guidelines/AIS testing

Knowledge
- A minimum of 4 years experience delivering therapeutic recreational programs to seniors living with dementia and associated behaviours, preferably in a long-term care or hospital setting
- Extensive knowledge of the Behaviour Supports Ontario (BSO) framework
- Knowledge in Gerontology, Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias
- Experience in working with mental health and Acquired Brain Injury
- Demonstrated proof of mentoring, training and coaching others
- Excellent knowledge of internal and external community resources
- Point Click Care knowledge an asset

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Educating, Coaching, Mentoring and Auditing staff to the BSO framework (35% of time)_**:

- Works collaboratively with all staff in the LTC home to plan, implement, train, advise, coach and evaluate, on non-pharmological approaches to intervening with responsive episodes using strategies outlined in Positive Approach to Care, GPA, UFIRST / PIECES and Dementiability.
- Acts as a mentor to staff as Subject Matter Expert.
- Enhances staff skills in managing responsive behaviours by providing leadership, coaching, training and mentorship “real time” and addressing any staff concerns.
- Annual training of GPA and PAC to staff.
- Develop, facilitate and schedule other identified education sessions.
- Leads the Responsive Behaviour Team huddles.
- Uses the PIECES framework to strategize the meaning behind the resident’s behaviour and review recommendations.
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to develop non-pharmological therapeutic recreation interventions to minimize escalation of behaviours and meet the resident needs.
- Facilitates BSO and in-home education sessions for ongoing learning.
- Work alongside staff observing and assisting, providing in the moment coaching and identifying the meaning behind the behaviour.
- Addresses any staff

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