Behaviour Support Specialist, Behaviour Support - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Behaviour Support Outreach Team

Position Type:
Permanent Full Time

Hourly Pay Rate:
$47.26- $54.66

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours

Hours of Work:8 hrs/shift

# of Positions: 2

Posting Number:7518

Union:
OPSEU 583

Date Posted:
February 13, 2024

Internal Closing Date:
February 21, 2024

Job Summary:

Baycrest has been appointed as the health service provider accountable for leading the implementation of the Toronto Central regions' Behaviour Support Action Plan.

A key component of the plan is the expansion of the Behaviour Support Outreach Team ('BSOT'), consisting of interdisciplinary community outreach clinicians, nurses and personal support workers who have behavioural support expertise.

The Behaviour Support Specialist will travel and work in the long term care and community sectors to help with managing responsive behaviours, capacity building, and data collection.

The Behaviour Support Specialist will complete client observations and assessments, recommend appropriate interventions, model strategies and assist with transitions across sectors.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provides comprehensive clinical assessments with a focus on identifying factors contributing to responsive behaviors utilizing a bio-psychosocial framework
Collaborates with clients, care partners, and the client's circle of care to develop and disseminate individualized behavior management plans in the community and longterm care sectors
Assists staff in the Toronto Central LTC facilities to understand and develop behaviour approaches to providing care to residents requiring behavioural support
Collaboratively develops and plans assignments with PSWs, community agencies and Long-Term Care Teams
Participates in team meetings and contributes to team development
Participates in data collection and reporting on a number of accountability measures on a weekly basis
Performs teaching responsibilities, participates in relevant education and research activities, and performs duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
Performs departmental responsibilities to contribute to the efficient and effective provision of service
Ensures the protection of client rights and acting in an advocacy role for the resident/clients

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

Completion of a Master's degree program in a healthcare profession
Current registration/licensure in good standing as required by a professional body
Minimum three (3) years related experience in geriatrics, communitybased seniors care and behavioural management
Experience/familiarity with Resident Assessment Instrument—Home Care (RAI-HC) and behavioural, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental assessments relating to responsive behaviours
Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, and those with acute behavioural change
Demonstrated competence in the use of standard psychogeriatric assessment tools and behavioural support management approaches
Demonstrated excellent clinicalreasoning, critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Training in or knowledge of Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), P.I.E.C.E.S. U-First, Montessori Approach
Effective assessment, intervention, client centered and collaborative care planning skills
Experience providing caregiver education, support and counselling relating to caring for a person with responsive behaviours
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with primary care and specialists in the care of older adults with responsive behaviours
Ability and willingness to travel in the Toronto central region
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and the use electronic communication devices and software pertaining to risk management and RAI documentation

Additional Benefits:

Vacation
Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plans
Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees.

It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment.

This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date.

In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

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