Clinical Behavioural Support, Behavioural Supports Ontario Mobile Team
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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 Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
