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Application deadline: Will be posted until filled 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Major Responsibilities:
 

• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing resident/client information to aid in the development of care plans. Attends team meetings.
• Assists the Registered Practical Nurse with resident/client admittances, transfers, and departures/deaths, including familiarization with staff, residents, and surroundings, and personal care. Prepares a listing of personal clothing and other belongings upon arrival.
• Observes and reports on resident/client emotional and physical condition. Communicates general progress of resident/client, including sudden changes.
• Assists residents/clients with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, etc.
• Provides general care for bedridden residents/clients, such as positioning, assisting with elimination, skin care, delivering food, and feeding. Applies topical medications such as skin care creams and lotions, as directed.
• Assists residents/clients in daily exercise program and use of rehabilitative equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. Assists residents/clients with ambulation and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices.
• Transfers residents to and from dining area.
• Checks residents/clients diet for prescribed consistency, feeds or assists with adaptive eating devices, monitors and logs intake, and provides hygienic and mouth care after meal. Collects and cleans dentures as required.
• Prepares and delivers beverages and snacks to residents/clients. Loads, unloads, and cleans cart.
• Measures weight and records bowel and bladder output. Collects specimens as directed.
• Cleans and shrouds bodies of deceased residents/clients. Packs and labels belongings.
• Changes linen, makes beds, and sorts and bags soiled linen. Stocks linen cart with clean supplies daily. Sorts personal laundry of residents/clients upon delivery and places in drawers and closets.
• Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of resident/client living area and the work unit, e.g. nursing station and rooms.
• Cleans, sanitizes and distributes personal care items such as brushes, combs, and nursing supplies. Rinses whirlpool tubs.
• Records observations and personal care provided to residents/clients.
• Promotes emotional well being of residents/clients through discussion, comforting, etc.
• Monitors resident/client safety in accordance with plan of care; implements precautionary measures as ordered by physician, e.g. collecting and securing personal belongings (glasses, hearing, aids, dentures, etc.). Reports incidents to Head Nurse or R.N., such as disruptive behaviour, fire hazards, and security problems.
• Participates in organizing and implementing social and recreational programs for residents/clients. Assists residents/participants with crafts and use of musical instruments, recreational and sports equipment.
• Reports resident/client participation and progress to R.N or Day Care Centre. Escort's residents/clients to outpatient clinics or on outings, as directed.
• Participates in organizing regular and special events for residents/clients, such as birthday parties, picnics, and shopping trips.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
 

• Bilingual in English and French in accordance with the French Language Services Act.
• Successfully completed a Personal Support Worker Program or Training that meets the vocational standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the standards established by the National Association of Career Colleges, or the standards established by the Ontario Community Support Association and other requirements as required by Ontario 246/22 of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
• Experience in providing personal care to ambulant and non-ambulant residents in a long term or rehabilitation care setting.

You must also have:
 

• Excellent ability to communicate in writing care and service delivered to residents.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, staff members, and the visiting public.
• Sensitive, empathetic and understanding of resident behaviour and needs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to participate in in-service education programs.
• Physically capable of lifting, turning and transferring residents manually and with a mechanical lift as per standards and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of Accountability, Adaptability and Change, Continuous Improvement and Innovation, Customer Service Focus, Teamwork, and Toronto Public Service Commitment.
• Ability to organize work in a manner that ensures resident safety.
• Knowledge of basic infection control principles and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Excellent ability to follow policies of the Senior Services & Long-Term Care Division and applicable legislation and regulations.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.

Additional Information:

Hours of Work can be up to 75 hours bi-weekly; however, Hours of Work will be decided based on operational needs.

Please note:

As a condition of employment with the Senior Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg.246/22)

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist develops, leads and executes health, safety and environment programs for assigned accounts and ensures ongoing compliance to all internal, and external and regulatory requirements to assist the account team in mitigating and managing environmental, health and safety-related risks and improving related performance.  In addition, the Health, Safety, and Environment Specialist assists the Health, Safety, and Environment team in the development and deployment of health, safety, and environment management system and associated tools, processes and procedures according to applicable external management systems. The Health, Safety and Environment Specialist adopts a portfolio and systemic approach to implement the HSE management system, as well as interprets and advises on all HSE regulatory matters to ensure compliance with government legislation and industry standards.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

• Develop, execute and govern health, safety and environment programs and promotes a high health, safety and environment culture for the assigned accounts
• Provides guidance and advice to account and client team members on health, safety, and environment matters in accordance to all applicable internal and external requirements.  Applies knowledge of related regulations
• Collaborates with account teams to ensure team members are provided with adequate tools and resources to ensure the safe execution of work
• Collaborates on a daily basis with the client subject matter expert to implement initiatives and provide feedback from various work streams including the Projects and Operations teams
• Maintains health, safety, and environment management systems registration including but not limited to ISO 14001, CSA Z1000, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001.  Conducts internal systems audit and executes annual re-registration process requirements
• Achieves health, safety and environment objectives for assigned accounts
• Develops, manages, improves and leads key performance indicators as related to HSE (LTIR, TRIR, Near Miss reports, Halocarbon leak reports, spills, etc.)
• Develops and continuously improves health, safety and environment management system and associated processes and procedures according to applicable external management systems
• Assists client with coordination of employee engagement initiatives (e.g. Waste Reduction Week, Earth Week) and corporate HSE events (e.g. Safety & Health week)
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
• Builds and promotes corporate HSE-culture

Program Execution

• End to end program management, including vendor selection, managing purchase orders, budgeting, scheduling, receiving and reviewing reports (e.g. waste & recycling management programs, fuel storage system management, compliance program management such as radon or asbestos, pole storage yard compliance)
• Play an important leadership role in overall performance of program execution including working with key stakeholders
• Develops budget forecast (capital, expense) and manages costs to stay within budget
• Audits vendors performance
• Produces procurement documents (scope of work, legal and internal requirements, templates, KPI) in collaboration with Contract managers

Compliance Management

• Monitors and enforces compliance to all internal and external health, safety and environment requirements
• Conducts field inspections, job observations; health, safety and environment audits and other types of reviews to monitor compliance to health, safety and environment requirements and to identify risks
• Communicates observations, non-compliance and risks to stakeholders, and provides and implements corrective and preventative measures to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
• Prepares and submits compliance reports
• Manages environmental, health and safety programs in compliance with the quality management framework
• Other duties as assigned

Incident Investigation, Resolution & Reduction

• Investigates and resolves incidents
• Conducts root-cause analysis, identifies incident causes, and implements corrective and preventative measures
• Tracks, records, maintains and reports incident data.  Identifies and analyzes trends
• Reviews and implements modifications to work plans, processes, procedures to reduce recurring incidents and improve health, safety and environment performance

Communication & Training

• Develops and delivers health, safety and environment training to account and client team members
• Develops and deploys health, safety and environment communication to account and client team members
• Liaison with Authorities Having Jurisdiction to maintain compliance
• Delivers training sessions for new/revised legislation that may impact business functions for various work streams
• Regularly meets with senior client representatives

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• College degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Sciences or master’s degree in Environment, Environmental management or Environmental science
• 3 to 5 years of health, safety, and environment program execution work experience
• Knowledge of health, safety and environment regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environment management systems – ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CSA Z1000, OHSAS 18001, etc.
• Strong program development and execution abilities
• Bilingual French/English required depending on the account
• Ability to promote health, safety and environment programs and influence stakeholders to achieve health, safety and environment objectives
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including client representatives at the senior to executive management level
• Ability to investigate and resolve health, safety and environment incidents, conduct root cause analysis skills along with preventative and corrective measure implementation
• Effective written communication skills
• Knowledge of Facility management operations
• Experience delivering health, safety and environment-related training
• Ability to apply regulatory background and knowledge across various work streams
• Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix environment
• Travel as required
• Availability to monitor HSE 24/7 Hazard Line

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Safety:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional from Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals or equivalent
• Registered ISO 45001 Compliance Auditor

Environment:

• Environmental Professional (EP)
• Registered ISO 14001 Compliance Auditor
• LEED GA

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.       
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.  
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of Maple Leaf Food’s Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs.  This includes but is not limited to assisting in the development of safe work procedures, training, assisting in claims management, investigations, workplace inspections and training coordination.


Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 22. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Assist in the identification and reduction of Health and Safety risks and hazards.
• Assist in maintaining supply and inventory of health and safety equipment and supplies.
• Maintain HSSE metrics and documentation with the ability to present this information to applicable parties.
• Design and deliver training programs for workers, management and Safety Committee members to comply with legislative requirements.
• Ensure documentation is logged and filed for quick reference.
• Maintain the HSSE Training Matrix, make recommendations on what training to complete, and organize training with internal or external vendors for the applicable departments
• Assist the JHSC with scheduling meetings, ensuring workplace inspections are completed and take Minutes for distribution
• Support the H&S Department

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in health and safety
• Knowledge of health and safety laws and legislation
• Meeting regulatory filing and reporting requirements (OHS related)
• Reinforce company values and execute on our Top 5 Priorities
• Maintain positive relations with employees
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization and analytical skills
• 1-3 years of experience in health and safety
• Computer skills – Strong proficiency in Excel and Word is required
• Must be extremely organized and a self-starter; able to work with limited supervision
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

Overview

Overview

Classification: SUN
Salary/Rate of pay: $41.22 - $51.41

Application deadline: Open until filled 

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Part Time RN Trainer to join our dynamic Donor Relations and Collections team in Saskatoon.

In this role, you will be supporting all Supply Chain training activities within the Region, in accordance with Canadian Blood Services regulations, standards, and good manufacturing practices.

Formula for success:

• Coordinate Training Requirements
• Conducts periodic reviews of training status, GMP issues, non-conformance reports and recommends appropriate action to the Resource Manager, Supply Chain.
• Assists with the implementation of new projects and processes.
• Periodically performs procedures to maintain technical competency and efficiency in training requirements.
• Performs work in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Blood Services’ Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. 

Desired education and skills:

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• Certified Training Profession (CTP) or similar certificate an asset or a minimum of 5 years of adult training experience.
• ISTP trainer or equivalent preferred.
• Additional specific designations, licensure, or qualifications may be required.
• Experience in a biologics, pharmaceutical, medical devices, or health related environment.
• Well-developed classroom delivery and facilitation skills.
• Understanding and application of adult learning principles.
• Coaching and post-training support.
• Flexibility to adapt to different learners and situations.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational & time management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint).
• Must be detail-oriented and capable of working in a highly regulated environment.

What we Offer you:

• Paid vacation and payment in lieu of holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefits pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness programs and more.

What you can expect

• In this role you will be working on site at our Centre.
• This position is 60 hours biweekly Monday-Friday daytime hours.
• Possibility of requirement for full time and travel for the first 6-8 weeks for training.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

• Number of Positions Open: 4
• Posting Period: 09-Oct-2024 to 24-Oct-2024
• Location and Shift Information: 
  • Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, M1P 2T8, (Evenings, Nights, and Weekend)
  • Kipling Acres & Child Care Centre, 2233 Kipling Ave, Toronto, M9W 4L3, (Evenings, Nights and Weekend)

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services, enabling people to live with support and age with dignity. The Division believes in the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). Based on evidence-informed research, our goal is to improve the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care through comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for residents/clients. Contributes to the development of the person-centred philosophy of care
• Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of residents. Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clients
• Measures and records blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and weight using equipment, such as blood pressure cuff
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications and treatments, i.e. eye drops and application of ointments & creams. Administers insulin injections. Records quantities administered
• Informs residents about medications and side effects
• Ensures that medication supplies meet designated inventories. Orders medication and medical/nursing supplies. Checks orders. Packages labels, and stores medication and medical supplies
• Prepares and applies clean dressings and bandages. Cleans wounds and lesions and replaces bandages. Removes stitches and clips
• Documents resident conditions and care provisions in the resident/client health care record.
• Administers first aid including C.P.R
• Orients new residents/clients and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies divisions and individuals of admittance. Records and secures personal valuables
• Prepares resident for transfer or departure, including organization of personal belongings, contacting of appropriate organization (hospital, coroner's office, etc.), and completion of required documentation
• Schedules appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and health specialists by telephone, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to client
• Feeds residents or assists with adaptive eating devices.
• Provides personal care for residents/clients, i.e., hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices
• Assists residents with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs
• Prepares and maintains documentation i.e., charts, records, and incident reports
• Accompanies physician on rounds, providing information on resident general condition and progress, and assisting in examinations, e.g., positioning, dressing and undressing residents
• Instructs resident/and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from resident/and family. Maintains personal care records
• Changes linens, makes beds and sorts and bags soiled linen as necessary
• Accompanies driver to drop-off or pick-up /residents in the community. Escort's residents/on outings
• Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves
• Assists in the operation of clinics, including booking of appointments and organizing resident files
• Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.
• Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information
• Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services
• Administers TB medication and monitors for side effects
• Arranges referrals, collects clinical specimens and accompanies clients to medical appointments.
• Trains students
• Promotes the residents’ integration to their environment
• Provides information to identify caregiver strategies that are resident-centred, age appropriate, maintain the resident’s dignity when responding to the behaviours and managing the associated risks
• Documents observational behaviours, recognize that they have meaning, assess and account for how the behaviours impact the care delivery process.
• Collaborates with the BSO Team in the development of behaviour management strategies
• Provides work direction, coaching and mentorship to BSU staff
• Collaborates with the Psychogeriatric Outreach Program (POP) Team, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC), Ontario Health at Home, Acute Care, Tertiary Care, other LTC homes, families, and circle of care
• Maintains current knowledge of dementias, responsive behaviours, mental health, and relevant diagnoses
• Contributes to the BSO community of practice
• Assumes responsibility for personal development through participation in ongoing training to enhance skills
• Leads and participates in Behavioural Management rounds and care conferences as required
• Collaborates effectively when interacting with residents, family, team members and inter- professional care teams

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
2. Experience working in a long-term care environment, mental health, or geriatric populations.
3. Experience working in a specialized behavioural program, or populations with responsive behaviours, or completion of behavioural management training.

You must also have:

• Excellent communication, comprehension, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to coach, engage, and support staff in dealing with responsive behaviours.
• Knowledge in dementia care, delirium, mental health, or neurological conditions.
• Creative problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent care planning skills to ensure client’s physical, emotional, and cognitive needs are addressed.
• Ability to effectively lead an interprofessional care team.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, multitask effectively, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with strong self-direction, while excelling in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to use electronic documentation and computer applications such as PointClickCare and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Certification in GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach), PIECES (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment and Social), DementAbility, U-First (Understand, Flag, Interact, Reflect and Support), Montessori Methods is an asset.

• Work Location: Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, M1P 2T8 & Kipling Acres & Child Care Centre, 2233 Kipling Ave, Toronto, M9W 4L3

Please Note:

As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg.246/22).