Bso Team Assistant | Permanent Full-Time 60 Hour | Non-Union

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The BSO Team Assistant is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a BSO Team Assistant your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Working in collaboration with the Lead to identify triggers and supporting the development of behaviour care plans and approaches to providing care to residents requiring behavioural support as well as their families.
• Working actively with clients, family and team members to implement care plans for older adults presenting with a risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use, brain injury, and/or other neurological conditions.
• Completing, monitoring, and updating client “Who Am I” profiles.
• With the Lead, mentors’ coaches and collaborates with long term care team members “in the moment” to minimize and/or mitigate client behavioural responses.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Together, with the Lead, facilitates (weekly and as needed), client behavioural rounds in collaboration with clinical team members as required.

Must Haves

• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Minimum (3-5) years’ experience with clients in long term care or residents in a long term care setting.
• As part of legislative requirements, all successful candidates must meet the provincial police check and tuberculosis screening requirements as applicable.
• Previous experience in program planning, documentation, and evaluation required.
• Current Standard and/or Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Ability to approach highly sensitive issues with professionalism and tact.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with older adults presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions.
• Food Handlers Certificate is required.

Bonus Points For Having

• Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), U-FIRST, P.I.E.C.E.S., Montessori, DementiAbility are an asset.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.