Behavioral Support Ontario (BSO) – Extendicare
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our leadership team, you will act as our Responsive Behaviors Program expert, ensuring the goals of the program are met within the home and managing staff performance as necessary.
This position is for our Bayview Home, located in Toronto, Ontario.
What you’ll be doing
1. Coordinate the BSO interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds, working collaboratively with social work, pharmacy, and physicians.
2. Participate actively with the Professional Advisory Committee, Medical Advisory Committee, Quality Committee, and other teams as required.
3. Complete all required reports and statistics for the home, overseeing documentation related to behaviors.
4. Set goals, create action plans, and ensure follow-up is completed.
5. Analyze data, create, and present detailed reports on quality indicators and medication use.
What you bring
1. Currently registered as an RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
3. Extensive knowledge of P.I.E.C.E.S.TM, Gentle Persuasive Approach, U-First!, Montessori.
4. 3-5 years of experience in long-term care.
5. Demonstrated extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health issues, addictions, other neurological conditions, and those experiencing an acute behavioral change.
6. Demonstrated commitment to the goals and principles of the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) program.
7. Canadian certificate in Gerontology considered an asset.
What you’ll get
1. Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning, and growth opportunities.
2. Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
3. A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.
4. Employee Family Assistance Program.
5. Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. With over 115 senior care and living centres and home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care across the health care continuum to meet the needs of Canada's growing seniors’ population. Our dedicated workforce of 23,700 individuals is united by a commitment to quality care and our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
Time Type
Full-time
By choosing to build your career with Extendicare, you join a team dedicated to making a difference. We focus on enriching the lives of our residents daily, transforming both their quality of life and our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and its affiliated organizations, including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
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