Healthy Aging Resource Team Facilitator - Winnipeg, Canada - Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

    Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
    Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Winnipeg, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Requisition ID:

    Position Number:

    Posting End Date: May 2, 2024

    City: Winnipeg

    Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

    Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access Winnipeg West

    Department / Unit: HART Team

    Job Stream: Clinical

    Union: MAHCP

    Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 06/05/ /03/2025

    Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

    FTE: 1.00

    Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

    Work Arrangement: In Person

    Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

    Annual Base Hours: 1885

    Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We're united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

    Position Overview

    The Healthy Aging Resource Team is responsible for the development and implementation of health promotion programs and services to address health needs and priorities of the seniors' population. The team works in partnership with seniors and their families, community groups and the housing sector to provide services and health education programs that maintain and promote the health of the seniors population residing in apartment and other group living settings. The primary focus of the program is on health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management and community development. Responsibilities include the provision of accessible clinical service delivery and education with a focus on health promotion, the prevention of injuries and disability and maintenance of optimal functioning. The team member will assess client and community needs, identify seniors at risk for illness, injury, disability and abuse, strengthen and increase supportive referral networks, assist older adults in navigating the service systems, provide education on risk management, and provide chronic disease prevention and management.

    Experience

  • Minimum of two years (within the last five years) experience in community-based services and/or geriatric medicine preferred.

    • Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • BSW, OT, PT, BScPN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD, or related health/human services degree required.
  • Specific training in gerontology considered an asset.

    • Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Must be registered and a member in good standing with the relevant regulatory body.
  • Requires a valid driver's license and vehicle.
  • Current BCLS certification required.
  • If successful applicant is a Registered Dietitian, must be a graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada.

    • Qualifications and Skills

  • Knowledge of geriatric assessment and intervention.
  • Community development expertise and awareness of community resources is essential.
  • Experience in program planning, development and evaluation, demonstrated organizational skills.
  • Understanding of the principles of population health, determinants of health and adult education is an asset.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to initiate and work independently.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to plan and implement health promotion programming.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, collaboration and partnerships.
  • Demonstrates a professional approach in all situations.
  • Proficiency in computer software.

    • Physical Requirements

    Not Applicable

    This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

    This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

    Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

    Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

    Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

    We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.