Geriatric Behavioral Interventionist Transforming Senior Care

William Osler Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System seeks a Behavioural Interventionist to support staff and informal caregivers in caring for individuals with responsive behaviours.

Responsibilities include assessments, planning, and implementation of interventions, plus coordination with community partners to support transitions from hospital to home. A health-care diploma or related degree is required, with gerontology certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in health care field; Bachelor's preferred
• Gerontology certificate preferred
• Gently persuasive approach certified
• One year experience with seniors and cognitive impairment in acute care
• Experience with geriatric syndromes (delirium/BPSD) preferred
• Attention to detail and documentation standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Inter-professional team collaboration
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to travel between Osler sites
• Adherence to Osler values: Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation, Collaboration

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioural assessments per best practice guidelines
• Identify triggers with patients, caregivers, and staff
• Implement, evaluate and document behavioural interventions
• Develop, monitor and evaluate care plans; review documentation and outcomes
• Provide education, training, coaching to hospital staff
• Create referrals to additional BSO team members as needed
• Support transition of patients from hospital to next setting with community links
• Coordinate with community services and pre-transition planning
• Develop individualized transitional care plans shared with families
• Provide information to patients and caregivers for transition
• Ensure timely information and referrals to Alzheimer Society Peel and BSO
• Identify staff education needs and make referrals
• Encourage independence and manage behaviours
• Coach staff on managing responsive behaviours
• Observe patients to identify triggers and recommend strategies
• Participate in care conferences/huddles
• Maintain contact with medical professionals
• Collaborate with community partners
• Maintain monthly statistics via reporting system
• Prepare administrative documentation and participate in team meetings

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Persuasion certified

Education

Health care diploma

Gerontology certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

William Osler Health System seeks a Behavioural Interventionist to support staff and informal caregivers in caring for individuals with responsive behaviours.

Responsibilities include assessments, planning, and implementation of interventions, plus coordination with community partners to support transitions from hospital to home. A health-care diploma or related degree is required, with gerontology certification preferred.