Behavioural Support Outreach

Description
Are you motivated, looking for a role with a purpose, and have a desire to make a difference in your local community? The Salvation Army's Meighen Health Centre (MHC) is a long-term care and assisted living facility located in Toronto, within walking distance of the Davisville subway station and with free on-site parking. Working in long-term care allows you to connect with and care for those under your charge and to get to know them over time. You are an integral, positive, and sustaining influence in their daily life and get to see and know the whole person, not just their diagnosis. With a supportive and team-oriented culture to welcome you, come join a diverse and inclusive team that is making a difference every day
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Reporting to the Director of Care, The Behaviour Support Outreach (BSO) will serve as an in-house expert on identifying and managing responsive behaviours. The dedicated BSO will function in a specialty role providing enhanced expertise to residents presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours associated with complex and challenging mental health, dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions. The BSO will collaborate with the Psychogeriatric Resources Consultants, hospitals, CCAC, primary care providers, and other providers and professionals. The BSO will manage and coordinate ongoing behavioural support.
The BSO is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the core values and employee guiding principles, ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence.
**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
This is a temporary full-time position anticipated to end January 31, 2025 based on 75 hours biweekly includes day and evening shifts with the occasional night shift
May work with residents who are physically or cognitively impaired
Interacts with families, staff, and volunteers
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:
Must possess current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Gentle Persuasive Approaches Coach certificate
Mental Health First Aid for Seniors course completion
PIECES certificate
Completion of the BSO Foundations course
Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
**EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE**:
2 years' experience nursing in a Long-Term Care environment
Demonstrated experience in Universal Precautions and Occupational Health & Safety
**SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES**:
Demonstrate a high level of integrity, sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated commitment to resident-centered elder care, treating others with respect and dignity.
A participative approach, involving staff to contribute to decisions and engaging them in continuous learning and quality improvement
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Works cooperatively and effectively with staff, residents, visitors, and the public
Models a collaborative, interdisciplinary team approach to create a positive shared learning and mutually supportive work culture
An energetic, self-directed, results-oriented professional who thrives on challenge with the ability to achieve objectives, ensuring multiple priorities and tasks are appropriately carried out
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development with current knowledge of Long-Term Care legislation and regulations, issues and trend
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Intermediate skill with the MS Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, internet use and computerized documentation
Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to entering the workplace
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
**Please note**: PDF format preferred. If providing a cover letter, the cover letter and resume should be together in one document.
The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.