Asthma & COPD Education Specialist

SRCHC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental

HOOPP

EAP

Paid time off

Professional development funds

Job summary

SRCHC in Toronto is seeking a Primary Care Asthma Program Educator for a full-time, regular position. You will support asthma and COPD assessment, education, spirometry, and smoking cessation within East End Toronto sites.

The role requires an undergraduate degree, a licensed Ontario healthcare professional designation, and certification as an Asthma/COPD Educator, with 3+ years of clinical experience. SRCHC offers HOOPP, extended health, dental, EAP, and development funds.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a recognized university.
• Licensed Ontario Regulated Healthcare professional with a scope including counselling.
• Certified Asthma Educator or Certified Respiratory Educator.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in asthma/COPD and spirometry.
• Familiarity with STOP program is an asset.
• Able to perform spirometry per ATS/ERS standards.
• Strong communication and education skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals and plans for PCAP implementation at the site.
• Serve as respiratory health education resource for the site and community.
• Ensure adherence to PCAP standards and protocols.
• Provide spirometry testing as indicated.
• Educate clients, families, and care providers on asthma/COPD.

Skills

Asthma education

Spirometry testing

Smoking cessation counseling

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Licensed Ontario Regulated Healthcare professional

Certified Asthma Educator or Certified Respiratory Educator

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

SRCHC in Toronto is seeking a Primary Care Asthma Program Educator for a full-time, regular position. You will support asthma and COPD assessment, education, spirometry, and smoking cessation within East End Toronto sites.

The role requires an undergraduate degree, a licensed Ontario healthcare professional designation, and certification as an Asthma/COPD Educator, with 3+ years of clinical experience. SRCHC offers HOOPP, extended health, dental, EAP, and development funds.