Caregiver Educator

**Why work for Acclaim Health?** You will be working for an organization that has provided quality care to the community for 85+ years. Acclaim Health provides a wide variety of services to support the community, including Community Support Services, Alzheimer Services, Home and Personal Support Services and Palliative Care Services. Acclaim Health is a patient and family centered work environment that allows for flexibility in work schedules to ensure work/life balance. At Acclaim Health, we promote and support employees with a strong emphasis on the values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence.

As a member of the Adult Day and Caregiver Support team the Caregiver Educator is responsible for providing education and support to caregivers of persons living with a wide variety of physical and intellectual disabilities and needs. This is a full time, 1 year contract position where the incumbent must be able to work throughout the Halton Region and Mississauga and have a flexible schedule to include evening work.

**PRIMARY FUNCTIONS**:

- Educates caregivers, Acclaim Health staff, students, and volunteers on all aspects of disease and disability management.
- Provides individual and group support to caregivers on progression of illness and the day to day management of illness/caregiving duties.
- Contributes to newsletters for caregiver and staff.
- Conducts home/community visits for support and education to caregivers
- Educates on and connects caregivers with appropriate community resources.
- Develops, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates caregiver support groups throughout Halton.
- Develops, coordinates, facilitates and evaluates educational and support initiatives to meet the needs of caregivers in Halton/Mississauga Region.
- Assists with the provision of educational events/series for caregivers as needed by Caregiver Educators - Dementia Care.
- Plans and facilitates caregiver social and wellness events.

**QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION**:

- Baccalaureate Degree, Health/Social Science discipline or equivalent
- Valid Ontario driver’s license, use of vehicle and insurance per Acclaim Health policy.

**EXPERIENCE & SKILLS**:

- Baccalaureate Degree, Health/Social Science discipline or equivalent
- Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience working with individuals and caregivers living with physical/intellectual disabilities in a community environment is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in facilitating and presenting to groups.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- **Must be legally eligible to work in Canada**_

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_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $26.13-$27.73 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- do you have 2 - 3 years experience working with individuals and caregivers living with physical/intellectual disabilities in a community environment ?

Licence/Certification:

- Degree, Health/Social Science discipline or equivalent (required)
- Drivers License and access to vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person