Job Description

FAMILY CAREGIVER WELLNESS WORKSHOP FACILITATOR(ALBERTA RURAL AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES)FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIESThe NorQuest College, Faculty of Health Studies\xe2\x80\x99 Family Caregiver Wellness Initiative (FCWI) Project Team is recruiting for health care professionals to deliver workshops in a facilitator role to family caregivers in Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s Rural & Indigenous communities.The FCWI supports family caregivers of loved ones living at home through providing education. FCWI was launched to provide:

• Enhance family caregiver knowledge and confidence to respond to the needs of the persons safely and efficiently in their care.
• To improve the quality of life for family caregivers and people who receive their care.
• To provide supports for family caregiver to build their confidence and knowledge to provide care.

Each family caregiver workshop is 2 hours in length and can be delivered in person or online depending on the current health orders. The successful candidate is expected to train caregivers during the workshops in their surrounding communities using NorQuest teaching material and simulation videos, which will already be provided to the facilitator. Facilitators will have the flexibility to train one caregiver at a time or for groups as large as 15. NorQuest College will assist facilitators in recruiting caregivers to participate in these workshops including facilities to run the workshop if required.In addition, the successful candidates will undergo mandatory training prior to taking on the facilitator role (approximately 2 hours online). Candidates who have successfully completed their training will receive a digital badge to demonstrate that they are qualified to provide family caregiver training for NorQuest College. They will also receive access to all NorQuest instructional materials that must be used in the workshops to ensure learning outcomes are met. The digital badge can also be added to professional portfolios but will expire after one year. Badges are renewed upon completion of the annual refresher training.HOW YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Help family caregivers to become better caregivers through education.
• Facilitate specialized workshops (Online workshops are dependent on participants\xe2\x80\x99 access to the Internet and their meeting hardware requirements).
• Develop best practices and contribute to the improvement of training processes.
• Support administrative activities such as registration and attendance tracking, reporting, and scheduling.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2+ years of active experience as a Health Care Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse, Social worker, or Registered Nurse. Retired professionals with the requisite experience are welcomed.
• Indigenous applicants must demonstrate experience working with and in Indigenous communities\xe2\x88\x92either being Indigenous themselves or have extensive experience and respect from these communities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good understanding of using Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint software and other presentation tools is required. Experience with learning management system platforms (Blackboard, Moodle etc.) is an asset.
• Comfort and experience working both independently and in collaboration with a team and community members.
• Great capacity to adapt in a changing environment.
• A network of family caregivers or the willingness to build your network of family caregivers.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?As a difference maker you bring:

• A commitment to building family caregiver competency.
• A high level of integrity.
• Excellence in service provision.
• Flexibility and the ability to lead from where you are as an integral team member.
• Bold curiosity and a willingness to learn new technology.
• Contribution to a safe and inclusive learning experience that fosters belonging and well-being.

SALARY: Facilitators will be subject to a fee for service agreement (renewed annually) and NORQUEST COLLEGE will pay the Contractor for the satisfactory performance of this Contract an amount not to exceed $2650 excluding GST payable on the following basis as outlined below.Role/DeliverableRateRateFacilitator \xe2\x80\x93 Family Caregiver Wellness Workshops$50/non-attendance workshop$150/attended workshop with minimum 3 attendees.This would equate to approximately $2,650 per year (including mileage as per Norquest Policy) for the FCWI Rural Facilitator position(s).Please Note: Attendance limits for in-person workshop should be guided by public health restrictions but should never exceed 15 people.This is not a full-time position, nor does it come with any benefits.We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:We\'re on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers \xe2\x80\x93 we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people\'s self-determination through the institution\xe2\x80\x99s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.ACCESSIBILITY: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to .APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we\xe2\x80\x99ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.COMPETITION NUMBER: 2024 - 4493CLOSING DATE: April 17, 2024 @ 11:59PM MST

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