Restorative Care Coordinator

Job Title

Status

Permanent Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

Type of Position

an Addition to Staff

Start Date

Immediate

Per hour

Salary Grade

$42.03 - $45.68

Department

York Region >
Community & Health Services >
Paramedic and Seniors Services

Location

Job Description (E)

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

This position is responsible to plan, prepare and facilitate restorative care programs for both Maple Health Centre and Newmarket Health Centre. The role focuses on the residents’ continuity of care to encourage independence and opportunities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and restorative care needs of residents. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, collaborates with contracted physiotherapists, the Restorative Care Aides and other professionals, this position is responsible for leading the implementation, evaluation, and revision of the therapeutic plan of care for residents for the restorative care program.

• Ensures that participating residents in the restorative care program receive care and assistance towards independence based on a restorative care philosophy to maximize autonomy a per the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Coordinates and integrates restorative care approaches into each participating resident plan of care to help maintain or improve their functional and cognitive capacities in all aspects of daily living to the extent of their abilities.
• Develops and documents restorative plan of care, restorative goals to reflect residents needs, preferences and current status.
• Ensures that the resident, and the resident’s substitute decision-maker, if any, are consulted in the development, implementation, and progress of the restorative goals and plan of care.
• Assess new admitted residents to determine eligibility for restorative care program.
• Assess the restorative plan of care and the resident’s progress at weekly reviews and together with the interdisciplinary team makes recommendations to discharge the resident from the restorative program.
• Completes monthly evaluation and ensures the…