Geriatric Clinical Consultant - Toronto, Canada - West Park Healthcare Centre

West Park Healthcare Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Status:

Permanent, Part-Time

Reports To:

Clinical Manager, Functional Enhancement Service

Hours of Work (shifts):

Days

Internal Posting Dates:

April 10-16, 2024

Salary Range:

N/A

Employee Group:

Non-Union

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Job Overview:

Provide geriatric services to clients and families. Provide education on health and mental health issues related to older adults.

Responsibilities:

Participate in comprehensive assessment, consultation and education to geriatric/psychogeriatric clients and their care partners in a clinical setting.
Assists with preparation for weekly geriatric clinics.
Provide education, training, and counseling to patients, families/caregivers, and interprofessional team members. Develop educational materials and programs for community service providers as needed.
Assists with intake/discharge process and responds to clinical queries.
Participate in patient care planning and chart management including implementing geriatrician recommendations, making referrals and providing individualized patient education and resources.
Participates in interprofessional communication to facilitate patient care (case conferences, rounds).
Establish liaisons with appropriate community agencies, organizations and committees whose objectives correspond to those of the Service.
Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and completion of workload. Prepare written reports outlining intervention strategies as needed.
Participate in program planning and evaluation.
Participate in team and/or Centrewide committees, as appropriate.
Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
Taking corrective action, where possible
Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre's standards
Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of

West Park:
Excellence, Respect, Trust, Collaboration and Accountability

Evidence of good performance history and attendance record

Key Qualifications:

MSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent, MSW, RN required
Masters preferred
Registration with the appropriate regulatory college
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience with geriatric clients and their families
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent interviewing and assessment skills
Strong knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to establish linkages with community service providers.
Demonstrated teaching skills with families and professional service providers
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
Experience in adult education (organizing / presenting)
Computer skills

At West Park Healthcare Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, an important part of living our brand.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.

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