Clinical Behavioural Support, Behavioural Supports Ontario Mobile Team

Clinical Behavioural Support, Behavioural Supports Ontario Mobile Team

Health Services- Long Term Care

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $71,698-$89,624 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: On-site*see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: This position is a mobile position working on a team that supports 23 Long Term Care homes across the Central West region. This includes Dufferin, Caledon, Brampton, Malton and parts of Etobicoke

Hours of work: 35 hours per week 

Who we are: The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes.

Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

Position Summary:

The Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Mobile Clinical Behavioural Support works within the Behavioural Supports Ontario framework to enhance the quality of life for residents with responsive behaviors and personal expressions in LTCHs across the Central West geographical boundaries, including regional and non-regional homes.

The BSO Mobile Clinical Behavioural Support is part of an interdisciplinary mobile outreach team that works alongside LTCH staff to deliver person and family-centred care. Using evidence-informed clinical best practices, which recognize the uniqueness of each person (i.e. personhood), the BSO Mobile Clinical Behavioural Support supports timely interventions and transitional management for residents. They enhance LTCH staff capacity through coaching, mentoring and modeling strategies and interventions to manage and care for residents with responsive behaviours.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates commitment to BSO’s mission, values, and provincial framework
• Collaborates with health care providers and BSO network to reduce, prevent, and manage responsive behaviors
• Prioritizes referrals, assigns caseloads, and schedules assessments with LTCH and mobile BSO staff
• Advises and supports referrals to additional health resources for resident care
• Involves residents and families in care planning, focusing on their preferences and goals
• Assesses responsive behaviors using a holistic approach, considering individual personhood and environmental factors
• Identifies and demonstrates non-pharmacological, person-centered strategies and coaches staff
• Utilizes tools like PIECES, GPA, Cornell, GDS, and others in assessments and collaboration
• Supports Montessori© or behavior reduction activities to improve quality of life and reduce responsive behaviors
• Builds staff capacity in assessing, applying, and documenting care strategies
• Ensures ongoing evaluation and communication of strategies to staff through various channels
• Supports resident transitions across health care sectors and ensures care strategies are shared
• Identifies residents at risk for responsive behaviors and suggests appropriate referrals
• Communicates effectively with leadership, staff, families, and other providers
• Uses Change Management principles for educational communication and program priorities
• Participates in ongoing education and training related to responsive behaviors and best practices
• Attends BSO Network meetings and supports process/policy improvements
• Follows safety procedures and complies with legislative requirements
• Responds to emergencies (e.g., bomb threats, fire, missing residents) as needed, at LTC home’s request

What the role requires: 

• College diploma or undergraduate degree in health sciences.
• Registration with a professional college (e.g. Registered Practical Nurse, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Registered Nurse)
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Long Term Care
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing
• Sound knowledge and application of practices that support individuals with responsive behaviours and personal expressions associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions
• Experience in Mental Health or related practices
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and other applicable regulations and/or other legislation that is relevant to the scope of practice
• CPR certification designed for health-care professionals and standard first aid
• Experience and expertise in training and coaching staff
• Ability to travel to the various Long Term Care Centres across the Central West geography
• Valid “G” licence in good standing and access to a vehicle

Skills/Abilities: 

• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills in English 
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, professionals, visitors, and volunteers 
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice to have:  

• Change Management knowledge, skills and training an asset
• Training in P.I.E.C.E.S^© , U-First, Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), DementiAbility, and Montessori^© based programming are considered assets

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:    

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date 
• Enrolment into OMERS pension plan 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays 
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing  
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
• Mileage and gas reimbursements for work purposes

Work Mode & Job Location: On site: This position is a mobile position working on a team that will be supporting 23 LTC's across the Central West region. This includes Dufferin, Caledon, Brampton, Malton and parts of Etobicoke The frequency of on-site activities may vary and is based on operational requirements.

Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed in person.

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Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.