Education Associate, Cpr (2023-0539)

Here’s your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.

At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Learning and Responsibility guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.

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The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Education Services and working collaboratively with the Site managers and other stakeholders, the Education Associate provides leadership in the development and delivery of primarily non-clinical education and instruction based on adult education principles and philosophy. This position applies educational theories and adult learning principles in planning and delivering education. The key responsibility of this position is to meet the non-clinical and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training needs of the staff in the organization.

Specific key accountabilities of this position include but are not limited to: - Responsible for assessment, planning and implementation of corporate, site and unit based non-clinical staff education programs with some involvement in client, family and independent care provider teaching - Supports implementation of corporate wide initiatives by providing appropriate staff education and coaching - Orientation of new staff - Development and management of required non-clinical education and CPR training programs - Support and ongoing education of staff - Identification of and response to the learning needs of individuals and the service in areas such as emergency codes, etc. - Evaluation of the effectiveness of non-clinical education within the organization

Position Details:

Bi-weekly Hours: 77.50

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Days

Shift Times: 0800-1615

Union: Non Union Professional

Rate of Pay: According to qualifications and experience

**This position will not allow health care professionals to accrue hours towards maintaining their practice permit**

Qualifications & Experience:

• Solution-oriented problem solving. Proven aptitude to work in an environment requiring ongoing flexibility, attention to detail, well-developed organizational skills and a high level of computer literacy
• Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation CPR Instructor credentials and experience an asset
• Experience in health care industry preferred.
• Experience as a CPR Instructor preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of one (1) year of adult teaching experience required.
• Bachelor of Education preferred
• Well-developed computer skills required (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Demonstrated teaching and facilitation skills. Passion for staff development. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adult education training certificate or diploma required.

About Carewest:

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.