Group Home Program Team Lead - Saskatoon, Canada - LutherCare Communities

LutherCare Communities

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Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job No
:
LCC1118

Location
:
Group Home, Saskatoon

Employment Status
:
Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date
:26 Mar 2024 CST

The Organization:

Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support.

Our Team Members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre.

LutherCare is proud to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of all entrusted to our care.

These services are fully accredited to meet our commitment to excellence.

The Position:

In support of the Vision, Mission and Values of LutherCare Communities, under limited supervision from the GH Coordinator, the Program Team Lead will assist with all aspects related to the resident health and wellbeing. The program team leads will be responsible for protocol development, implementation and Team Member training in consultation with the GH Coordinator. The Program Team Lead is responsible for administering medication treatments/interventions as trained by professionals as well as to ensure all Team Members have been trained appropriately. In the absence of the GH Coordinator, the Program Team Lead is responsible for the overall running of the residential group home.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.
General Duties

Provide medical, physical and/or personal support to residents as necessary
Promote good working relations with all residents and maintain confidentiality
Responsible for weekend on call responsibilities
Abide by Policies and Procedures of LutherCare Communities
Complete other job related tasks as assigned by the GH Coordinator
Assist GH coordinator as assigned with overseeing daily operations of group home including completing WRAs, medication checks and training Team Members.

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Resident Programming

Assist residents with attending and/or following up with any appointments, in consultation with the GH Coordinator
Provide personal support such as attending appointments, following recommendations and meeting needs of the residents
Develop, implement, and train Team Members on care plans, protocols and individual program plans regularly. Resident Care
Provide medical, physical and/or personal support to residents as necessary
Assist residents with completing personal errands in coordination with the GH Coordinator
Provide medical support such as medication administration, tube feeding and other therapies as prescribed by professionals
Provide physical support such a physiotherapy, respiratory therapy and bowel care routines

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 1
Postsecondary education in a related discipline (ie: Continuing Care Aide/Assistant, Disability Support Worker, Therapeutic Recreation, etc)
Sign language is desirable
Valid driver's license and the ability to drive a wheelchair bus.

EXPERIENCE

At least three years of experience working with intellectually disabled adults in a residential setting.
Minimum one year experience working with residents with high medical needs
Experience planning and coordinating events
Supervisory experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Fluently able to read, write, speak and understand English
Excellent administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills
Established ability to work effectively with adults with cognitive and physical disabilities
Effectively demonstrates sound judgment in decision making and problem solving
Successfully demonstrates sensitivity, patience and concern in providing quality service to residents
Consistently remains calm in an emergency and take decisive action
Positively adapts to change and seeks out opportunities for quality improvement
Plan, implement and coordinate activities, outings and functions for residents
Confident in operating and training others in the use of the wheelchair van, motorized wheelchairs and audiovisual equipment
Effectively works with residents, committees, contractors and other departments of LCC
Effectively manages time, and priorities while positively responding to multiple interruptions through the day
Consistently displays independence and initiative.
Ability and willingness to work days, evenings, nights, statutory holidays and weekends

WHAT WE OFFER