Behavioral Support Coordinator RPN Temp Full Time [RSM BSL 1.00] AgeCare Samac

AgeCare; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a compassionate Behavioural Support Coordinator. This role is pivotal in supporting residents with responsive behaviours, ensuring their care plans are effective and liaising with families and healthcare partners. You will engage in quality improvement initiatives while maintaining a commitment to the philosophy of resident-centred care. If you are driven by the opportunity to enhance the lives of seniors with dignity and respect, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in dementia care and mental health issues impacting resident quality of life.
• RPN certification and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Support care coordination for residents with responsive behaviours.
• Conduct resident case reviews and ensure current care plans are in place.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and report on responsive behaviours.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge in dementia care

Understanding of mental health issues

Education

RPN certification

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Behavioural Support Coordinator supports the Social Worker, Assistant Director of Care, Director of Care, Nurse Managers, residents, and their family members. The Behavioural Support Coordinator works in a team environment within the guidelines of the Central East Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN) Behavioural Support Ontario Project to assist with coordinating the care and services for residents with responsive behaviours.

What Is In It For You:

• Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with residents and family members, as well as internal and external care partners.
• Ensures that there is a current plan of care in place for the resident with responsive behaviours that directs the staff in providing care and mitigating risk to the resident, other residents, staff members, and care providers.
• Liaises with external partners to support resident-centred care.
• Conducts resident case reviews to support the plan of care for the responsive behaviour residents.
• Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Director of Care.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and takes part in reporting monthly statistics on responsive behaviours.
• Attends Professional Advisory Committee on a quarterly basis.
• Collaborates with the pharmacist and physician and maintains a working knowledge of how medication treatment affects the care of residents.
• Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the residence and the Behavioural Support Ontario Project.

What You Will Need:

• Demonstrates knowledge in dementia care, delirium, mental health issues and the impact that it has on the resident’s quality of life, family members and care partners.
• Possesses and maintains RPN certification, qualifications and maintains good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Possesses and maintains specialized qualifications to this position.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!