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BSO Team Lead (Full-Time Temporary, 6-month Term) Jobs in Mississauga, Ontario at Partners Community Health
Title: BSO Team Lead (Full-Time Temporary, 6-month Term)
Company: Partners Community Health
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Partners Community Health (PCH) is a new not-for-profit organization, focused on bringing healthcare services together around the needs of people living in Mississauga and West Toronto. PCH currently operates two new state-of the-art LTC homes and community hub in West Mississauga. The new homes have a combined 632-beds and be part of PCH’s larger strategy that introduce innovative and inclusive programs and services and new models of care delivery. PCH is committed to building partnerships and connections that put people first, as well as a learning and leading healthcare community that provides best in class service across the aging continuum.
Position Summary:PCH is currently seeking a BSO Lead to support the Partners Community Health team. The BSO Lead plays a crucial role in providing clinical expertise and support, focusing on comprehensive and quality client/family-centered healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing sound clinical knowledge and skills, acting as clinical expert and resource, and providing comprehensive, quality client/family-centered health care services
Conduct site visits as necessary to assist in decision making for acceptance to the LTCH waitlist
Aiding in the transition of long-term care residents with responsive behaviours (new or existing) between community, hospital, and neighbouring long-term care communities (LTCHs)
Reviewing long-term care home applications as they are received by the community and making recommendations as to the communities’ ability to meet the client’s needs related to responsive/expressive behaviors
Developing a comprehensive transition plan with Care Community BSO partners to support the transition of a new or returning resident into the community
Ensure appropriate screening/ risk assessments are completed for residents with new, worsening or change in behaviours
Coordinate referrals and engage community partners in supporting the resident care needs with responsive behaviours
Facilitate education sessions to build capacity in team members
Supports the management of case reviews, clinical rounds and engage the interprofessional team in the development of an individualized plan of care to meet resident needs
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education in Social Service Worker, DSW Social Work, or equivalent
Current registration with the appropriate College preferred but not mandatory
Current CPR/First Aid certification
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care preferred
Minimum 3 years experience working with residents in long term care
Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with older adults presenting with or a risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions
Knowledge of the Principles of Adult Learning and experience educating adults
Specialized training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), U-FIRST, P.I.E.C.ES., Montessori, Dementia Ability are an asset
Sound knowledge of best HR practices and employment legislation to support a strategically aligned, diverse and engaged workforce, where people are challenged, recognized, and valued
Excellent communication, presentation, mediation, and negotiation skills
Strong relationship building skills; reputation for integrity and championing corporate values
Demonstrated service excellence approach and commitment to continuous quality improvement and performa…
