Geriatric Assessor, Geriatric Assessment Outreach Team (Gaot)

POSITION TYPE : Temporary, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1,0 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $47.329 to $55.126 per hour
CLOSING DATE : 2024 - 11 - 25*

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Manager of Outpatient Programs, Bruyere Health and the Program Manager, Regional Geriatric and Community Intervention Program, you will:

• Provide an in-home multidimensional comprehensive geriatric screening assessment to referred clients, to determine a frail older person's biomedical, psychosocial, functional and environmental needs, and initiate early interventions in the form of recommendations that aim to optimize the client's health, function and safety.
• Be responsible for collecting data in the context of clinical assessment, and for the purpose of program evaluation.
• Be involved with the client, the caregiver, and community resources in order to promote clients' functional independence in the community.

How do I qualify?

Required:

• Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical geriatric experience in a community setting.
• Valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Fluent in French and English (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement).

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Superior skills in documenting the assessment, analysis and interventions in a clear, concise report format
• Able to work autonomously in the community
• Able to adapt and be flexible to a variety of client's living environments
• Excellent critical analysis skills
• Able to screen, assess and identify risk within identified domains of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
• Able to analyze and interpret assessment findings to formulate a cohesive clinical impression
• Able to provide interventions focused on optimization of function, safety and quality of life
• Demonstrates strong teamwork skills such as interpersonal communication and collaborative decision making
• Fundamental understanding of physiological and biopsychosocial mechanisms of the aging processes, age related changes to functioning and the impact of frailty
• Knowledge of currently accepted recommendations for primary and secondary prevention of common geriatric syndromes
• Knowledge of community resources available for seniors
• Knowledge of the regional health care system in the area of geriatrics
• Core geriatric knowledge of the geriatric syndromes
• Proficiency in using Electronic Medical Record and Microsoft Home
• Advanced computer skills
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario's leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

*Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada's official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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