Wellness Partner, Allied Health

Job title: Wellness Partner, Allied Health

Job description: Wellness Partner- Allied Health

Job Posting #: 927897

Union: Non-Union

Site: TRI E.W. Bickle Center

Department: Allied Health

Reports to: Manager

Hours: Various

Wage range or Salary: $25.98 – $32.48 Hourly

Status: Part Time

Shifts: Days/Evenings/Weekends

Posted Date: January 18th, 2024

Closing Date: February 1st, 2024

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Based on the functional guidance of Interprofessional Team, plan and administer activities and programs developed by care teams to meet the needs of CCC patients.
• Assist in the evaluation of the activity programs
• Promote the benefit of activities to patients
• Leads activity and related programs with individuals and in groups
• Ensures the safety of patients during activities including environmental safety and patients’ equipment.
• Participate in program development and decision making as required
• Provide feedback to team regarding patient participation and general response to activities and out of ordinary behaviour
• Other duties as assigned
• Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post secondary Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies and/or related degree required
• Knowledge of Non Violent Crisis Intervention, Infection Control and Risk Management required
• Experience in planning and administering activities for residential complex care patient population that include cognitively impaired and behavioural complex patients
• Interprofessional team experience preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support at Health Provider Level
• Ability to facilitate and work with volunteers
• Strong knowledge of office computer applications, databases and other general office equipment
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements and an ability to carry out these requirements to the fullest
• Sound judgment and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of health policies and legislation preferred
• Must be proficient in English both written and verbal
• Good attendance is required

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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