Education Coordinator- Gibsons & New Westminster

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found.
Good Samaritan, Gibsons, BC
The Education Coordinator, will support Christenson Village and New Westminster sites.

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The Opportunity

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 0.5 FTE
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 0800-1600h, flex days
Wages: $35.81 - $49.74 per hour

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Learning and Development, the Education Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of required provincial, organizational and legislative education at their care homes. They provide leadership and mentorship to all GSS employees, with a clinical care focus. They develop, implement and evaluate educational programs and ensure amendments occur with changes in legislation. The role supports ongoing mentoring and coaching of staff. Creates curriculum to be supportive all legislative and standards requirements. The Education Coordinator role is a key clinical support resource for all levels of frontline staff and ensures all policies and process are in place as pertinent to the role to facilitate safe, quality person centered resident care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with change management in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Comfortable using the computer including email, internet and Microsoft Office
• Possesses excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and leadership skills and is able to motivate and coach staff
• Demonstrates an ability to utilize multiple communication tools
• Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone
• Maintain an individual’s dignity and self-worth with all interactions
• Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate organizational needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
• Active registration in good standing with BCCNMCertification in gerontology is an asset
• Recent professional experience in care of the elderly
• Experience in education and demonstrated ability in enhancing learning of others
• 2-5 years of clinical practice

Other Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Who we are:

At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

What we can offer you:

• Work/life balance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Pension and benefits for eligible employees
• Paid vacation time for eligible employees
• Discounted services with many of our local businesses
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee recognition events

COVID-19 Immunization Requirements

As an employer with a strong commitment to health and safety, GSS/GSC is taking every reasonable step to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its employees, resident/clients/individuals and public from the hazard of COVID-19. As per the GSS Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy (for Alberta) and the Provincial Health Officer order for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination (for BC), all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. All offers of employment will be conditional on the applicant providing proof of vaccination. Proof of vaccination requires a government-issued QR Code or document confirming COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 Immunization: Proof of full immunization against COVID-19. Full immunization status is achieved when 14 days have passed after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine, or the first dose of a single-dose vaccine.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $35.81-$49.74 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gibsons, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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