Staff Educator Casual AgeCare South Terrace

Posted:
6/6/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Alberta, Canada ⋅ Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

 

The Opportunity:

The Staff Educator is a member of AgeCare’s Education Services Team and collaborates with all Educators from all facilities/sites. The Education team is responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive interdisciplinary education program, in keeping with Adult Learning principles, this program encompasses the educational needs of staff, residents, families, volunteers, students and the community. 

 

What You Will Do:

  • Identifies the educational and training needs in the facility to ensure quality of care
  • and services.    
  • Designs, develops, and coordinates the delivery of Staff Development Programs to
  • meet these needs.
  • Ensures good resident outcome and satisfaction through training needs of staff.      
  • Develops general orientation and ongoing educational programs based on learning
  • needs of staff.     
  • Communicates the planned program to encourage participation, involvement and
  • support.      
  • Provides programs to enhance the working life and increase knowledge and esteem
  • of the staff.     
  • Evaluates the effectiveness and quality of Staff Development Program against
  • appropriate objectives and standards.

What You Will Need:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with current registration
  • with the Provincial Licensing Body.      
  • Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), or other healthcare
  • disciplines with Diploma in Gerontology, Nursing Administration, Rehabilitation,
  • Long Term Care, or the equivalent.        
  • Completion or working towards a course in adult education at the community
  • college level is considered an asset.
  • Must possess good written and oral communication skills.       
  • Good motivational and time management skills, good inter-departmental
  • communications and leadership skills are necessary.
  • Good working attitude and team building skills are a must.     
  • The successful incumbent will be the management certified Health and Safety
  • Representative.
  • Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
  • Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!