Education Coordinator- Southgate

**Education Coordinator
- Southgate**

Good Samaritan ,Corporate Office
- Southgate Care Centre
,8861 75 Street, Edmonton, AB

The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.

**The Opportunity**
- Employment Type:
- Permanent Part Time 0.6 FTE- Hours of Work:
- 0800-1600
- Wages:
- $37.33-$51.86Reporting to the Manager, Learning and Development, the Educator Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of required provincial, organizational and legislative education at GSS/GSC care homes. They provide leadership and mentorship to all GSS employees, with a clinical care focus. They develop, implement and evaluate educational programs and ensure amendments occur with changes in legislation. The role supports ongoing mentoring and coaching of staff. Creates curriculum to be supportive of legislative and standards requirements. The Education Coordinator role is a key clinical support resource for all levels of frontline staff and collaborates with Managers and the quality department to ensure that all policies and process are in place as pertinent to the role to facilitate safe, quality person centered resident care.

**Requirements**:
**Educational and other Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
- Active registration in good standing with CARNA or BCCNP
- Certification in gerontology is an asset.

**Work Experience**
- Recent professional experience in care of the elderly
- Experience in education and demonstrated ability in enhancing learning of others
- 2-5 years of clinical practice.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with change management in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Ability to create and write educational materials
- Possesses excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and leadership skills and is able to motivate and coach staff
- Demonstrates an ability to utilize multiple communication tools
- Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone
- Maintain an individual’s dignity and self-worth with all interactions
- Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate organizational needs

**Who we are**:
At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

**What we can offer you**:

- Work/life balance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Pension and benefits for eligible employees
- Paid vacation time for eligible employees
- Discounted services with many of our local businesses
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee recognition events

**Requirements**:

- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

**Diversity-Equity-Inclusion**
- Good Samaritan Society celebrated 75th Anniversary in 2024.
- Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR Award, Excellence Awardee for Diversity and Inclusion

**How to apply**: