Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker, dietitian, or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Psychogeriatric Reource Consultant, you will provide consultation and education to staff that care for clients with complex physical mental health needs with associated behaviour in Ontario Health atHome community agencies, LTC facilities and acute care sites. Plans and delivers education/training sessions for capacity building and provides case-based consultation to assist with assessment, care and treatment planning.
What will you do?
PRCs provide clinical consultation to professional caregivers by:
- Facilitating knowledge to practice by empowering teams to engage in problem solving and solution finding when managing Responsive Behaviours, using the P.I.E.C.E.S.© framework.
- Assisting staff in the application and interpretation of screening/assessment tools e.g. BSO-DOS, CMAI, Cornell, GDS and relevant InterRAI Outcome Scores, such as ABS, CPS and DRS.
- Supporting person-centred practices among interdisciplinary providers on a case-by-case basis by guiding the development of specialized behavioural care plans and targeted interventions.
- Assist staff with risk screening for complex clients/residents and facilitating crisis interventions as needed e.g. acute care and schedule 1 facilities.
- Promoting system navigation, facilitating linkages and supporting partnerships between hospitals, LTC and community services (including, but not limited to, OH aH CC, BSO CRBT, BSO TT, SGS, Inpatient programs, Community Support Agencies, Adult Day Programs, Primary care, Hospital GEMs) for individuals/families to enhance quality care and promote smooth transitions.
- Facilitating, as required, complex care resolution in a manner that promotes team collaboration and an integrated and client-centred approach to care.
- Support the implementation of evidence based tools and best practices across the continuum of care (e.g. Canadian Coalition of Seniors Mental Health National Guidelines and the Health Quality Ontario Standards).
What must you have?
- Membership, in good standing, with the applicable regulatory body:
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- College of Dietitians of Ontario
- College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Specialized Certification (e.g. Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Gerontology or Psychiatric/Mental Health, Geriatric Certificate Program through McMaster University Health Sciences), an asset.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience and developed expertise in mental health and behavioural health assessment, consultation, intervention strategies and care planning for the defined population is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the most common dementias, other neurological disorders, delirium, mental illness and addiction issues experienced by the defined population
- Demonstrated expert understanding of Responsive Behaviours i.e. how to define and understand associated risks, including use of standardized assessment tools, how to explore triggers and develop effective intervention strategies (both non-pharmacological and pharmacological) with staff
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in working within the P.I.E.C.E.S.© framework, certified as a P.I.E.C.E.S.© Educator preferred
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with GPA, certified GPA Coach preferred
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with U-FIRST, certified U-FIRST Trainer preferred
- Experience in identifying learning and development needs and providing education to a variety of sectors, including the application of adult learning principles; completion of “Dialogue Education” methodology an asset
- Experience in developing and delivering case-based clinical education and to support staff in the application of new knowledge to practice
- Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, coaching, consulting and mentoring skills; Management experience is an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge and basic understanding of the
- Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021
- Bill 168 – Ontario's Law on Workplace Violence and Harassment
- Mental Health Act
- Health Care Consent Act
- Substitute Decisions Act, including understanding the role/scope of the PG&T
- Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
- Excellent understanding of best care practices for the target population
- Well-developed knowledge of the local service system for this population, including crisis services, Seniors at Risk and vulnerable older adult resources
- Proficiency in the operation of a personal computer
- Ability to set and meet deadlines and work independently
- The ability to travel throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County is required.
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge?
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
- Case management experience or recent related community experience
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer?
We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
Who we are
We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
