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Location

Burlington, ON | Canada

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Job description

Position Details

Posting #: 27129
Department: Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
Employee Type: Regular, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union: Non-Union
Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday
Time of Day: Days
Shift: 7.5 hour
Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 20/02/24
Closing Date: 27/02/24 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

SUMMARY:
As an integrated member of the SJHH Halton - Seniors Mental Health Outreach (SMHO) team, this role will work with health and social support providers and a wide range of organizations who serve older persons with complex mental health, dementia, addiction and physical needs and associated responsive behaviours. This role serves and supports providers in a variety of settings including Long Term Care Homes, adult day programs, supports for daily living residences, community support agencies working in client/patient homes and Home and Community Care etc. .

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's preferred. Minimum university degree as a Regulated Health Professional and/or relevent health science degree (e.g. gerontology)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in specialized geriatric psychiatry and/or medicine to include knowledge of the multi-health sector issues facing the target

Population

• Completion of the following curriculums is a strong asset: PIECES, Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care (GPA), Dementibility, and Mental Health First Aid
• Demonstrated experience and advanced skills in geriatric psychiatry/medicine screening, assessment, care planning and the development of holistic intervention and management strategies
• Advanced facilitation skills, coaching, written and oral communication and conflict resolution skills
• Innovative individual with enthusiasm, flexibility and demonstrated skills and commitment to effective team work and continuous learning and quality improvement
• Working knowledge of computer programs including MS Word and PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license and full-time use of own car is required

KEY FUNCTIONS :

• Develop, provide and facilitate responsive training and learning opportunities for staff in Halton-based Long Term Care Homes and MOHLTC funded community support agencies and Home and Community Care.
• Work collaboratively to facilitate the development and growth of networks, communities of practice, partnerships and collaborative practices that enhance the service and resources for older adults with cognitive/mental health and addiction needs and for their service providers
• Help to identify gaps and integrate cross sector services and solutions to better meet older adult/service provider needs
• Effectively support and coach staff to understand behaviour and psychological symptoms of dementia and mental illness in older adults and to develop care and support strategies

HEADQUARTERS:
Responsible for Region of Halton and catchment of the SJHH Halton SMHO team. Main office located at 5230 South Service Road, Burlington

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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