Care and Services Manager

Posted:
11/19/2024, 5:52:38 AM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description 

In the role of Care and Service Manager (CSM), you have the opportunity to lead our clinical supervisors and front line staff in making a difference in the lives of the patients that we serve.  

 

Why you’ll love working here: 

 

  • Celebration and Recognition programs 

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans 

  • Education allowance for employees and family 

  • Opportunities for career advancement  

  • Employee Assistance Program 

  • Employee perks and exclusive offers 

 

What you’ll do: 

 

  • Show respect for cultural needs, dignity, privacy and confidentiality of staff and clients 

  • Coach and mentor clinical supervisors on their role in overseeing care delivery and on how to support front line team members and patients and their families 

  • Monitor care and service delivery performance and clinical indicators 

  • Participate in the interviewing, orientation, ongoing supervision, and performance management of clinical supervisors 

  • Ensure completion of all mandatory training and skill development 

  • Create and maintain the on-call schedule for clinical Supervisors 

  • Respond to clinical concerns from staff, contractors, funders, clients and families 

  • Review all client safety incidents and participate in the investigation and resolution  

  • Provide clinical leadership at the district 

  • Provide oversight of CQI activities related to care and service including staff participation and problem-solving teams 

  • Ensure compliance to ParaMed policies, procedures and legal requirements for yourself and all staff 

  • Participates in necessary care conferences with Health Care team, Contractors and funders 

  • Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of government agencies, healthcare workers, and other community resources 

  • Demonstrate continuous learning and professional development through involvement in conferences, committees and networks 

 

What you bring: 

  • Registration/licensing in good standing as a Registered Nurse with provincial regulatory college 

  • BScN preferred 

  • Minimum of three (3) years in a formal nursing leadership role required 

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse, in a community setting 

  • Certification in Community Health Nursing with CNA certification preferred 

  • Membership with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) preferred 

  • Working knowledge of applicable health care legislation including Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Privacy / Personal Health Information Act and others 

  • Knowledge of standards of care for palliative, wound, IV therapy and other specialties in order to offer guidance on best practices in these areas 

  • Superior oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, contractors, and staff to resolve conflicts 

  • Effective skills in critical thinking and problem solving 

  • Flexibility in hours worked in order to accommodate operational needs 

  • Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families 

  • Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid, CPR, completed within Canada 

  • Excellent computer skills including experience in Word and Excel 

  • Able to provide a current, clear criminal back check with Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS) 

 

 

Time Type:

Full time

Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together! 

 

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.