Research Assistant

5 days ago


Guelph, Ontario, Canada Homewood Health Full time
Program for Older Adults Research Assistant

Make a meaningful contribution to a leading mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Collaborate with a supportive team of professionals who are passionate about improving lives and championing quality and continuous learning.

The Program for Older Adults at Homewood Health provides specialized care to older adults in Guelph-Wellington who are coping with a crisis, dementia, or mood disorders. Our team combines expertise in geriatric psychiatry with years of experience in treating the unique needs of older adults.

As a Research Assistant within the Program for Older Adults, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, you will thrive in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advocate for and support biosocial research for understanding behaviors in dementia/major neurocognitive disorders through research and communications
  • Facilitate face-to-face, phone, and electronic data collection with participants who are either currently receiving or have received inpatient treatment for mental health and/or addictions
  • Travel to various nursing homes and long-term care facilities to help network, support, and communicate the research goals
  • Assist with website management and developing a social media presence
  • Develop and manage a LinkedIn strategy to connect with industry professionals, stakeholders, and potential collaborators to share research findings and treatment guidelines
  • Utilize social media platforms to increase interest and awareness in guidelines and treatment algorithms for dementia and major neurocognitive disorders
  • Implement digital marketing strategies to engage with a broader audience and disseminate research findings
  • Work independently, implementing detailed protocols with minimal supervision
  • Collate, collect, and gather data into various reporting metrics
  • Write, proofread, and edit a variety of materials such as correspondence, forms, reports, documents, agendas, minutes, and presentation/workshop materials

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Psychology, Gerontology, or a related field
  • Process knowledge on how to create and post engaging LinkedIn content, including articles, updates, and multimedia, to raise awareness about the program's guidelines and treatment algorithms for dementia and neurocognitive disorders
  • Experience, knowledge, and sensitivity in working with consumers of mental health and addiction services is an asset
  • High level of professionalism and discretion for materials containing highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to quickly establish rapport with participants, team members, and stakeholders both in person and on the phone
  • Proficiency utilizing social media platforms for professional purposes, including content creation and audience engagement
  • Ability to think critically and analytically and problem solve to reach effective solutions
  • Planning, organizing, project management skills, as well as meticulous attention to detail
  • Demonstrated competency using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Microsoft Access, statistical software, and online survey software is considered an asset
  • Experience with digital marketing tools and techniques is a plus

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.



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