Behaviour Support Lead - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Transitional Behavioral Support Unit (TBSU) has an opportunity for a

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT LEAD, PERMANENT FULL-TIME
70 Bi-Weekly Hours| Non-Union | Day-Evening, including some weekends

Behaviour Support for Seniors Program in the TC-LHIN is based at Baycrest Health Sciences and is mandated to build capacity across sectors to support residents with responsive behaviours.

The program is seeking to hire a Behaviour Support Lead to work in Apotex, which is a Baycrest Long Term Care facility with units ranging from Transitional Behavioural Support Unit (TBSU), Physical Support to Stroke and Cognitive Support to Mental Health Units.

Our residents require assistance to enable them to continue to live their lives and fulfill their goals and daily activities.

Our staff members work diligently with our clients and assist them in managing conditions common with aging such as physical (e.g.

from ambulating independently to being wheel-chair bound), mental health, cognitive (from mild to severe including Dementia and Alzheimer) and stroke issues.

TBSU is a 27-bed unit with 23 beds that are specialized transitional behavioral support beds as stipulated by the Long-Term Care Homes Act 2007.

The residents on this unit receive a higher level of support than they would in other long-term home environments.

The staff on this unit focus on improving quality of life and outcomes for residents with challenging behaviors by providing the right care for the right person in the right environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Enhances services for individuals with behaviours associated with complex and challenging mental health, dementia and/or other neurological conditions
Participates in the recruitment of staff, collaborate with the managers on completion of employee performance appraisals, and support the day to day operations of the home
Manages and coordinates the Behaviour Support Team at The Jewish Home for the Aged-Apotex
Provides training, supervision and support to the Behaviour Support Team, and will assist them in planning, implementing and evaluating behavioural interventions for individuals who present behavioural challenges
Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care in compliance with the legislative requirements and the policies of the Home
Completing BSO Lead tracker on quarterly basis
Participating in Mandatory BSO Lead trainings and regional Leads' meetings
The BS Lead will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in undertaking additional duties as allocated and as long as role core tasks have been met

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

Registered Practical Nurse with Current Certificate / Degree in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
Minimum one (1) year experience with residents in a longterm care setting
Supervisory experience in Long Term Care and/or Mental Health environment
Certification in Dementia Care, P.I.E.C.E.S., GPA, GPA coach, U-First etc. an asset
Demonstrated familiarity with the Long-Term Care Act and Regulations, Mental Health Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Restraints and Code of Conduct
Sound understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) project
Familiarity with CIHI's quality indicators an asset
Strong knowledge of RAI-MDS
Welldeveloped written and oral communication skills with highly efficient computer skills
Proven organizational, leadership, interpersonal, & communication skills
Ability to take initiative and make independent decisions
Able to react to emergency situations appropriately
Current Basic CPR
Satisfactory Police Check & Vulnerable Sector Check required

Date Posted:
February 6th, 2023

Internal Job Posting Closing Date:
February 13th, 2023

Total Compensation

Competitive salary and vacation
Enrolment in Extended Health and Dental Benefit Plan
Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan ("HOOPP")
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

***Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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