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BSO Team Lead Assistant

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 

 

We are proud to operate three non-profit long-term care homes where our employees make a meaningful contribution on the lives of the residents by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also recognized as a Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight organization.

 

You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services.  You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve.  As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

 

Posting ID: 3621
Department: Social & Community Services
Division: Services For Seniors
Pay Range: $29.24 - $31.45/hour
Job Type: Permanent  
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week (Variable shifts - days, evenings and nights)
Work Location: Allendale Long Term Care Facility - 185 Ontario Street, Milton
Employee Group: OPSEU LTC
Posting Date: November 14, 2024
Application Deadline: November 21, 2024

 

 

Job Summary

The Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Long Term Care (LTC) Lead Assistant will serve as an in-house expert on identification and management of responsive behaviors. This dedicated lead will function in a specialty role providing behavioural support expertise to older adults presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work in collaboration with the Lead to identify triggers and supports the development of behaviour care plans and approaches to providing care to residents requiring behavioural support as well as their families. 
  • With the Lead, mentors coaches and collaborates with long-term care staff “in the moment” to minimize and/or mitigate client behavioural responses. 
  • Together, with the Lead, facilitates (weekly and as needed), client behavioural rounds in collaboration with clinical team members as required.
  • Collaborate with the Divisional BSO team, Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team, Psychogeriatric Resource consultants and mobile behaviour support resources (i.e. PRCs, NP Stat, System Navigator, Community Support Worker, etc.), primary and acute care to provide holistic, wrap around care. 
  • Attend all necessary care conference meetings related to residents with responsive behaviours, as required
  • Provide support to unit teams in preventing and managing responsive behaviours. 
  • Aid in the implementation and coordination of the comprehensive transition plan to support the transition of a new or returning residents with responsive behaviours into the home. 
  • Provide hands on coaching and mentoring of staff in effective approaches to care. 
  • Identify and flag residents who require additional attention. 
  • Document all findings and interventions in a clear and concise manner in the client’s clinical record. 
  • Advocate for and, protect the individual rights of, residents/clients. 
  • Maintain a current knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, mental health and addictions and neurological conditions. 
  • Other duties as assigned.
     

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

  • PSW certificate from a recognized college.
  • Three to five (3-5) years’ experience with residents in a long-term care home setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with older adults presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions.
  • Ability to approach highly sensitive issues with professionalism and tact and a demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.

 

Preferred

  • Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), U-FIRST, P.I.E.C.E.S., Montessori, DementiAbility.
  • Basic computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel and online learning utilities including ability to use electronic communication devices.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Employment Conditions

  • Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen, by the first day of employment.
  • Current two-step tuberculosis test (obtained within the past six (6) months) by your first day of employment.

Important information about your application:

  • In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.  
  • Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.   
  • Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
  • We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
  • Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
  • If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

 

Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. 

 

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