Full time permanent Crisis Worker
Job Summary:
Crisis Workers provide a comprehensive mental health assessment to adults experiencing mental health crisis in the emergency room of Georgian Bay General Hospital. This assessment helps to inform ER staff/physicians to determine the future care path for each client. Crisis workers also see clients for brief, solution focused therapy by appointment at Wendat’s offices. Crisis workers may also assist to staff the mental health walk in clinic located in Midland.
Qualifications:
- BSW, RN, RPN, SW, SSW, RP and must be a member in good standing of a college of a regulated health profession.
- 3-5 years of experience in mental health and crisis work.
- Functional understanding and ability to use concepts, principles and specific techniques of crisis intervention within a clinical context.
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act, psychiatric diagnostic categories and related symptoms.
- Experience assessing mental status and assessing risk of suicide using various assessments tools and models.
- Thorough familiarity with community resources.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Proficiency in both official languages is an asset
Hours of Work:
This program operates from 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am to 5 pm on weekends and holidays. This position works 40 hours a week, on Monday to Friday within these hours. Occasional flexibility in these hours is required and expected to allow for vacation and sick leave coverage, staff training, client/agency emergencies, special agency functions and other responsibilities.
Agency Responsibilities:
- Ensure at all times the confidentiality of client and agency information.
- Respect the individual dignity and right to self-determination of all clients.
- Establish collaborative relationships within and outside of the agency to enhance the reputation of the organization and facilitate the rehabilitation and community acceptance of persons with mental illness.
- Conduct all matters in a professional manner, be punctual, responsible and trustworthy.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports and statistics as required by the agency.
- Participate in staff meetings, agency committees and external committees as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or Executive Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Responds to requests from Georgian Bay General Hospital to immediately see adults in the Emergency Room, who are presenting with a mental illness and emergent needs. Emergent meaning their situation may become life threatening within 24 hours. May also be asked to assess persons who are in-patients of the hospital who are experiencing psychiatric crisis.
- Conduct mental health status assessments and assess for risk of suicide and make recommendations to the ER team or referring physician. Conducts other assessments as required. May assist with admission to Waypoint or other acute care facility, when indicated.
- Facilitates a community plan of care when indicated by keeping up to date on local community services and making referrals/connections to appropriate resources for those individuals who require further assistance.
- Establishes strong working relationships with staff members of Georgian Bay General Hospital, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Royal Victoria Regional Centre, Kinark Child and Family Services, Catholic Family Services and other service providers.
- Accepts referrals from the County Crisis Line and family physicians for next day appointments.
- Provide crisis intervention and counselling (1-6 sessions) to persons with a mental illness, aged 16 and over, who are in urgent need of assistance. Urgent meaning their situation may develop into a life threatening situation within 1-3 days.
- Provide counselling at the Midland Mental Health Walk in Clinic
- Community development, program planning and system advocacy related to improving the lives of persons with mental health needs.
- Regularly participate in agency, team and supervision meetings.
- Keeps up to date client records and program statistics as required by Georgian Bay General Hospital and by Wendat.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or Executive Director
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $46,459.00-$51,288.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Part time, Personal Support Worker
Qualifications:
- Certificate as a Personal Support Worker, Health Care Aid or equivalent post high school education/experience.
- Some experience providing personal support to seniors. New PSW graduates are welcome to apply.
- Experience with janitorial or housekeeping work in a retirement home, long term care home etc
- Basic knowledge of food handling
- Basic familiarity with issues related to ageing
- Strong written and verbal communication is required
- Basic ability to use computers including email and client data base
- Physical ability to carry out required tasks
- Proficiency in both official languages is an asset
Hours of Work:
Shifts are worked 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Specific shifts will be assigned by the supervisor and will include days, evenings, weekends, overnights and statutory holidays.
Overnight shifts have an emphasis on cleaning, maintenance, and light kitchen duties. Most resident care needs are performed on day or evening shifts. Overnight staff will be responsible for handling urgent needs that can not reasonably wait until the next day and for handling potential emergencies between 11 pm and 7 am.
Agency Responsibilities:
- Ensures the confidentiality of client, staff and agency information.
- Conducts all matters in a professional manner with respect to the individual dignity and right to self-determination of all residents/clients.
- Respects and maintains professional boundaries with residents and clients.
- Conducts all matters in a punctual and responsible manner.
- Works co-operatively with other staff to support residents/clients and for the good of the agency.
- Exhibits trustworthy behaviour in matters related to agency/client finances and property.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records, reports and statistics as required by the agency.
- Participates in staff meetings, agency committees and external committees as appropriate.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Carry out tasks outlined on shift checklists for day shift, evening shift and overnight shift
- Carry out tasks identified in individual care plans for each client including but not limited to: personal care; personal hygiene, assistance with meals, laundry, medication compliance, room cleaning, medical appointments, ambulation. Specialized tasks such as strength building and other medical, social or spiritual plan recommendations.
- Group activities in the evening and weekends
- As a team, decorate the common areas of the Residence for special occasions.
- Monitor functional level of clients through observation and assessment
- Specific attention is to be paid to factors affecting client safety, and freedom from emotional, financial, psychological or physical harm.
- Contact family, service provider and caregivers regarding care plan and care needs
- Reports changes or concerns to the Program Supervisor
- Document in a clear and factual way in EMHware
- Assist with preparing and serving meals, kitchen clean up, caring for the building and grounds
- Assist with greeting visitors
- Mentor students
- Other tasks as assigned by the Program Supervisor.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Salary: $17.85-$18.84 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Part Time Casual Crisis Worker
Job Summary:
Part time casual Crisis Workers provide a comprehensive mental health assessment to adults experiencing mental health crisis in the emergency room of Georgian Bay General Hospital. This assessment helps to inform ER staff/physicians to determine the future care path for each client. Must be completely vaccinated.
Qualifications:
- BSW, RN, RPN, SW, SSW, RP and must be a member in good standing of a college of a regulated health profession. No exceptions.
- 3-5 years of experience in mental health and crisis work.
- Functional understanding and ability to use concepts, principles and specific techniques of crisis intervention within a clinical context.
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act, psychiatric diagnostic categories and related symptoms.
- Experience assessing mental status and assessing risk of suicide using various assessments tools and models.
- Thorough familiarity with community resources.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Proficiency in both official languages is an asset
Hours of Work:
This program operates from 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am to 5 pm on weekends and holidays. Part time, casual Crisis workers normally work weekends and will also work weekdays and evenings to cover staff training, vacations and other absences as needed. There is no guaranteed number of hours. Schedules are prepared well in advance by the Program Supervisor. Must be able to respond to the E.R. at GBGH within 15 minutes.
Agency Responsibilities:
- Ensures at all times the confidentiality of client and agency information.
- Conducts all matters in a professional manner with respect to the individual dignity and right to self-determination of all clients.
- Establishes relationships within and outside of the agency in a professional manner so as to enhance the reputation of the organization and facilitate the rehabilitation and community acceptance of persons with mental illness.
- Conducts all matters in a punctual and responsible manner.
- Works co-operatively with other staff for the good of the agency and the rehabilitation of our clients.
- Exhibits trustworthy behaviour in matters related to agency/client finances and property.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records, reports and statistics as required by the agency.
- Participates in staff meetings, agency committees and external committees as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor, Program Manager or Executive Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Responds to requests from Georgian Bay General Hospital to immediately see adults in the Emergency Room, who are presenting with a mental illness and emergent needs. Emergent meaning their situation may become life threatening within 24 hours. May also be asked to assess persons who are in-patients of the hospital who are experiencing psychiatric crisis.
- Conduct mental health status assessments and assess for risk of suicide and make recommendations to the ER team or referring physician. Conducts other assessments as required. May assist with admission to Waypoint or other acute care facility, when indicated.
- Facilitates a community plan of care when indicated by keeping up to date on local community services and making referrals/connections to appropriate resources for those individuals who require further assistance.
- Establishes strong working relationships with staff members of Georgian Bay General Hospital, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Royal Victoria Regional Centre, Kinark Child and Family Services, Catholic Family Services and other service providers.
- Regularly participates in agency, team and supervision meetings.
- Keeps up to date client records and program statistics as required by Georgian Bay General Hospital and by Wendat.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Salary: $22.64-$24.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
The North Simcoe OHT is seeking an PROJECT MANAGER – Implementation – $44.25/hour
The North Simcoe Ontario Health Team is a collective of healthcare organizations representing hospital services, team-based primary care, mental health community services as well as patient and physician partners that are committed to advancing quality care in our communities.
Partners are committed to creating a seamless, coordinated, comprehensive system of care for the residents of North Simcoe. We strive to meet the unique needs of our communities, accounting for cultural and linguistic consideration, as well as the holistic well-being of complex and vulnerable members. Working together with engagement from patients and caregivers – our vision is to improve health outcomes, quality of care and the patient experience within the healthcare and social services
Position Summary
Reporting to the NSOHT Chairs, the Project Manager – Implementation provides leadership in the development and execution of project management frameworks and tools to ensure projects are prioritized and coordinated to best utilize financial and human resources across multiple organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities
– Use project management methodologies, techniques, technologies, knowledge, and competencies to manage projects through all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, monitor and controlling, execution and closing.
– Sourcing additional project management resources, tools, and support within a framework for approved projects.
– The Project Manager will have a strong understanding and ability to align OHT priorities with project goals and objectives.
– An ability to work with NSOHT area specialties to achieve project goals
– Responsible for the overall coordination of project charters, OHT Partnership Table approvals, and reporting on project budgets and outcomes
– Accountable for project management best practices to ensure consistency and quality in the delivery of the project.
Education and Experience
– Minimum undergraduate degree in business, health administration or related field (Masters preferred)
– Minimum 5 years proven project management experience in medium to large sized organizations
– Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
– Process improvement certifications an asset (Green/Black belt in LEAN and/or Six Sigma)
– Knowledge of healthcare system required
– Effective leader capable of motivating teams, and guiding them through issues and/or conflict
– Ability to positively influence others and work successfully with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
– Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills
– Ability to think critically and logically to evaluate situations
– Ability to problem solve and make decisions within parameters of job description and standards
– Proficient in setting priorities, developing work schedules, monitoring progress towards goals, and tracking details/data/information/activities
– Solid understanding of change management concepts
– Proficient in budgeting and monitoring project costs
– Ability to be flexible in hours worked including some work after hours and on weekends
– Proficiency working in a Windows environment using Microsoft applications
– Understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including knowledge of management responsibilities for health and safety compliance under the legislation
Full-Time – Immediate until March 31, 2024
3 weeks paid vacation per year
40 hours per week
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Katie Hunt, Administrative Support at khunt@nsoht.ca
We appreciate all submissions, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.