School Health Child Support

Saint Elizabeth; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting children with diabetes. As a Diabetes Care Technician, you will empower children to manage their condition through in-person care and collaboration with healthcare professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young patients while working within a supportive team. Enjoy a fulfilling career that values compassion, teamwork, and professional growth, all while contributing to the health and well-being of communities across Canada.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits

Pension

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification is required.
• Effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person insulin injections and diabetes care as per Individual Care Plan.
• Maintains and submits accurate client records.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal communication

Emergency management

Education

CPR certification

Job description

We are currently hiring a Diabetes Care Technician (DCT)

We are committed to supporting CHEO in helping children with diabetes manage their medical, nutritional, and psychosocial needs to empower them to live their best lives.

The Diabetes Support Technician provides in-person, at-school insulin administration and/or diabetes support, in collaboration with a virtual nurse and an SE Diabetes Care School Program Facilitator.

1 hour per day only

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Receives education specific to child development, interpersonal communication, diabetes, emergency management, insulin administration, and insulin pumps, in addition to child-specific training.
2. Provides in-person, at-school insulin injections and/or diabetes care, as per the Individual Care Plan, with guidance from a virtual nurse.
3. Attends program huddles with the hospital care team, as required.
4. Works collaboratively with the care team, including the child and family, school staff, and leadership.
5. Escalates any risks or issues as appropriate.
6. Maintains and submits accurate client records.
7. Uses communication tools effectively to communicate with team members.
8. Participates in program evaluation and process improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Current CPR certification.
2. An interest in supporting children with diabetes.
3. Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good judgment.
4. Ability to lift up to 25 kilograms.
5. Ability to perform lifting and bending in awkward positions when assisting clients.
6. Access to own transportation.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. We bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, build empathy, and do the right thing. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help clients achieve their health and wellbeing goals.

We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work-life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

For health and safety, SE Health requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, meaning two doses with 14 days since the last dose.

If you need accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].