Job Description

Description:

Reporting to the Administrator, the PSW Educator will be accountable for the clinical/operational orientation, training, and education of PSW's at RGH and will practice in accordance with regulatory standards and legislation, as well as RGH policies and procedures. The PSW Educator will have the competence to effectively deliver training and education for staff in all clinical/operational areas as outlined in the education plans, as developed. The PSW Educator will educate with an emphasis on Resident Abuse and Neglect utilizing GPA techniques and strategies, in addition a multidisciplinary approach. Building frontline capacity with understanding the roles PSW's are accountable for not only around nursing but with respect to physio, environmental, laundry, housekeeping, food, and nutrition services and programming.

Please note that only qualified PSWs will be considered for this position.

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker from an approved college or private institution meeting the standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, National Association of Career Colleges, as per established provincial requirements Continues to grow and develop through attendance at in services, seminars, workshops, etc. Demonstrated working experience with the elderly in a health care setting, knowledgeable with respect to their needs Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and related bedside care to resident Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents, families, and visitors All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants. All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants. Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively deliver training and education Exceptional organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Demonstrates flexibility in hours worked in order to accommodate operational and training needs Excellent computer skills including experience in Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required Knowledge of applicable community resources available for staff, clients and families Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Screening

Bonus points for having:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS) preferred GPA Certificate First Aid and CPR End of Life, Palliative Care/ Certificate Skin and Wound practice training/ Certificate Nursing Restorative training/ Certificate Pain Management training/ Certificate IPAC training/ Certificate Fall Prevention training/ Certificate Continence and Bowel training/ Certificate

Responsibilities:

Provides clinical/operational orientation and training to PSW's, Housekeeping, Laundry and Food Services Staff and assesses the clinical/operational skills and competencies of staff Champions RGH policies and procedures through education and training Arranges mandatory and specific education as per assessed needs, including coordination of external trainers and educators Integrates client-centered practice expectations in all education and training events Conducts educational needs analysis to support creation of education plan for RGH Operationalizes RGH's educational plan in collaboration with the DOC and Administrator Coordinates all student placement requests from educational institutions Selects and educates preceptors for students on placement Educates staff for Flu and other Health and Wellness programs Maintains current knowledge to standards of practice; clinical skills and supplies/equipment Supports clinical supply and equipment ordering and management Varied Hours Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

Effectively incorporates national/provincial standards and regulations, as well as River Glen Haven policies/procedures to deliver clinical/operational orientation, training and education for staff as outlined by the needs assessment. Assumes professional responsibility, works collaboratively with all disciplines resident, family members and external partners, thinks critically, demonstrates practical skills and knowledge, engages in professional development, and manages own practice to ensure the educational needs of staff are met. Utilizing a collaborative approach, applying GPA techniques and strategies to reduce and mitigate responsive behaviours, restraint usage and antipsychotic usage in the home.

Compensation:

Benefits Pension * Salary Negotiable