Job Description

We are passionate about \'Making Every Moment Matter\'. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass, and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Behaviour Support Manager reports to the Director of Care and will serve as an in-house, on the identification and management of responsive behaviours. This dedicated Manager will function in a specialty role providing clinical care 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.

The Behaviour Support Manager will work in collaboration with the Behaviour Support Resource Team, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team, Long Term Care Behaviour Support Outreach Team, hospitals, Home and Community Care Support Services, primary care providers, and other providers and professionals. The Behaviour Support Manager may also provide expert assistance
to neighbouring LTCHs.

Responsibilities:
Provide sound clinical knowledge and skills, act as clinical expert and resource, and
provide comprehensive, quality client/family centered health care services.
Collaborate with Psychogeriatric Resource consultants and mobile behaviour support
resources in the development/refresh of the LTCH's Behaviour Support Resource Team
(BSRT).
Provide leadership and support to the LTC home's BSRT.
Facilitates Quality initiative meetings to ensure appropriate use of medications in the
interest of resident safety and quality of life, lead the process to identify residents for
antipsychotic medication reductions and implements non-pharmacological and
monitoring strategies to manage expressive behaviours.
Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences with residents/families and health care
team members for identification and management of the resident's personal expressions
as required.
Coach LTC home staff in the use of frameworks such as PIECES and UFIRST to assess
responsive behaviours, identify triggers and develop behaviour care plans and approaches
to providing care to residents requiring behavioural support as well as their families.

Provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial geriatric assessments, treatment, follow-up and
discharge planning in collaboration with the BSRT.
Provide coaching on the implementation of behaviour care plans and guide appropriate
care plan transitions.
Aid in the transition of long-term care residents with responsive behaviours (new or
existing) between community, hospital and neighbouring long-term care homes (LTCHs).
Convene and chair regular Behaviour Rounds that enable front-line staff to discuss care
plans with internal and external resources.
Identify the need for additional consultation and/or referrals to external services or
specialties and coordinate referrals.
Advocate for and protect the individual rights of residents/clients.
Raise client-specific challenges/barriers to the supervisor, as a means of identifying
systemic issues where broader consultations may be required.
Proactively identify training and education needs for the home and coordination with the
PRCs to deliver capacity building support.
Participate in the Orientation process of new employees, volunteers or students in regards
to the Responsive Behaviour program.
Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:
The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:
Current registration with the appropriate College registered with a regulatory authority in
a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent
of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right
exemption Bill 60,
Current CPR/First Aid certification
Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), U-FIRST, P.I.E.C.E.S., Dementiability
are an asset
Minimum one (1) year experience with clients in long-term care or 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
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others
Demonstrated ability to take professional accountability for leading, organizing,
providing and delegating care activities for residents and families
Experience with quality improvement methods and processes an asset

Basic computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and online learning utilities including
ability to use electronic communication devices preferred
Knowledge and understanding of RAI-MDS process
Demonstrate flexibility in schedule to ensure all shifts (D,E,N) get support if needed
To show evidence of being focused on people's feelings when interacting and knowing
how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals\'
rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of
TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray
(within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
Two supervisory references required
COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment

What do we offer you?
Competitive wages
Employee benefits
Employee perks
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.

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