Adult Day Program Clinical Resource Coordinator

Providence Healthcare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Healthcare in Toronto is seeking a Clinical Resource Coordinator for our Adult Day Program, which operates 365 days a year with flexible hours and caregiver relief.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will deliver direct care and coordinate services, while planning recreational activities for clients with moderate to severe dementia in a community-based setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience with individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
• Degree or Diploma in a Health-related field such as Activation, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Service Worker, Gerontology, or Occupational/Physical Therapy Assistant
• Experience in planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programs and activities, activation methodologies, principles and practice
• Experience in providing personal grooming, bathing, toileting and nutritional assistance for clients with an irreversible dementia
• A thorough understanding and working knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
• Trained in dementiaAbility©, Positive Approaches© to Care and/or U-FIRST/PIECES© preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume client caseload and varied work assignments with accuracy, flexibility and in a timely fashion
• Ability to work independently under pressure and establish priorities under time constraints
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to function as a part of a team and/or independently, creative, flexible and exhibits a good sense of humour
• Computer literacy with developed skills in various software applications including word processing skills (i.e. Windows 2000 and MS Office), spreadsheets, databases, and presentation/graphics
• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the Home and Community Care Support Services processes and community services
• Strong sense of caring and compassion
• Experience in a community-based setting preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge and sensitivity to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Excellent past performance and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Adult Day Program interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Resource Coordinator is responsible for providing direct service-delivery for our clients who attend the Adult Day Program, through service coordination, personal care and recreational programming, in accordance with Providence Healthcare's Mission and Values.
• The role includes developing and leading recreational programming for clients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias.

Skills

Alzheimer's care

Geriatrics

Program planning

Personal care

Dementia training

Team interaction

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Interpersonal communication

Education

Health-related degree/diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, flexible, creative individual with a Degree or Diploma in a Health-related field such as Activation, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Service Worker, Gerontology, or Occupational/Physical Therapy Assistant?

Do you have experience working in a Community-based setting?

Do you have experience in developing and leading recreational programming for clients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's Disease and/or related dementia?

Do you have the skills, expertise and knowledge to successfully interact, engage and provide personal care for clients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's Disease and/or related dementia?

Do you have formalized training in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias?

Providence Healthcare is a leader in providing rehabilitation, palliative care, long-term care and community outreach in Toronto. On August 1, 2017, Providence Healthcare joined St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital to operate under one corporate entity. United, the three organizations serve patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.

Providence Healthcare offers a unique, community-based, Adult Day Program, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our home-like and social program operates 365 days a year, including statutory holidays and offers flexible hours, caregiver relief and meaningful activities for individuals with moderate to severe dementia.

As a member of the Adult Day Program interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Resource Coordinator is responsible for providing direct service-delivery for our clients who attend the Adult Day Program, through service coordination, personal care and recreational programming, in accordance with Providence Healthcare's Mission and Values.

Required Skills

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience working with individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias
• Degree or Diploma in a Health-related field such as Activation, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Service Worker, Gerontology, or Occupational/Physical Therapy Assistant
• Experience in planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programs and activities, activation methodologies, principles and practice
• Experience in providing personal grooming, bathing, toileting and nutritional assistance for clients with an irreversible dementia
• A thorough understanding and working knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
• Trained in dementiaAbility©, Positive Approaches© to Care and/or U-FIRST/PIECES© preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume client caseload and varied work assignments with accuracy, flexibility and in a timely fashion
• Ability to work independently under pressure and establish priorities under time constraints
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to function as a part of a team and/or independently, creative, flexible and exhibits a good sense of humour
• Computer literacy with developed skills in various software applications including word processing skills (i.e. Windows 2000 and MS Office), spreadsheets, databases, and presentation/graphics
• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the Home and Community Care Support Services processes and community services
• Strong sense of caring and compassion
• Experience in a community-based setting preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge and sensitivity to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Excellent past performance and attendance record.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.