R Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant TFT - Thunder Bay, Canada - St. Joseph's Care Group

Description

Job Description

PSYCHOGERIATRIC RESOURCE CONSULTANT (24-R62)

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union
Status: Full Time TEMPORARY (0.8 FTE)
Department: Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Program
Site: Hogarth Riverview Manor
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Shifts: Days
Rate of Pay: $ per hour

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Specialized Geriatric Services (SGS), the Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC) supports healthcare providers in long-term care homes (LTCHs), Home and Community Care Support Services, North West hospitals, Ministry of Health (MOHLTC) funded community support agencies, Acute and Post Acute Care Hospitals clients, families and informal care partners that provide care for older adults with neurocognitive disorders (e.g. dementia, delirium), other complex physical and mental health needs, and associated responsive behaviours.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

- Post-secondary education in a health care field, such as nursing, social work, occupational therapist or other degree-based health care, with masters preferred
- Registered or eligible for registration with the appropriate professional college
- Minimum two years' experience in psychogeriatrics preferred otherwise significant experience in geriatrics, long-term care or community based seniors care is essential
- Experience working directly with seniors' mental health issues, including Alzheimer disease and related dementias, in a variety of sectors
- Experience in program development, research and evaluation, community development, and education
- Experience with psychogeriatric screening, assessment and development of intervention strategies is required
- Competence in the use of standard assessment tools

Skills/Abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, with the ability to make presentations and deliver training to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with superiors, employees, residents, families, and community partners, ministries and other external stakeholders
- Proven ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work independently
- Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to share skills and knowledge with others
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and current related word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation and health & safety software
- Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Assets:

- Experience with the PIECES program would be an asset
- Knowledge of the consultation process would be an asset
- The ability to converse in a second language would be an asset

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.