Education Coordinator- Kelowna
About the role
Status: Open until filled.
Education Coordinator- Kelowna
Location: Kelowna, BC
Competition #: CO.26.030
Employment Type: Part-Time, Temporary
The Opportunity
Location
Good Samaritan Canada Mountainview Village Kelowna, BC
Employment Type
Temporary Part-Time 0.6 FTE Contracted for a Maternity Leave
End Date
Until Successful candidate is found
Hours of Work
0800-1600
Wages
$39.22-$54,48/hr
Employee Group
BC Out-of-Scope
As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.
Reporting to the Director of Quality and Professional Development, the Educator Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of required provincial, organizational and legislative education at GSS/GSC 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 of legislative and standards requirements. The Education Coordinator role is a key clinical support resource for all levels of frontline staff and collaborates with Managers and the quality department to ensure that all policies and process are in place as pertinent to the role to facilitate safe, quality person centered resident care.
Educational and other Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
- Active registration in good standing with CARNA or BCCNP
- Certification in gerontology is an asset.
Work Experience
- 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.
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
- Ability to create and write educational materials
- 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
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.
Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation 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.
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About The Good Samaritan Society
The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) is a leading faith-based, not-for-profit, registered charity in Western Canada that provides quality accommodations, health, and community care services and programs to aging individuals in need. With over 72 years of experience providing specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments, our operational effectiveness and overarching culture of service and care make us the provider of choice for individuals and their families seeking a supporting place to call home.
Our mission to extend Christian Hospitality to those in need or at risk encourages the well-being of the whole person. A foundational pillar of The Society's Christian Hospitality Model is to provide access to spiritual care for all faiths. Our Pastoral-Spiritual Care model incorporates Chaplains as Spiritual Care Facilitators and Providers. They invite members from the churches to become volunteers, and to be trained as Pastoral Care Visitors. As well, we formally train all staff in spirituality and spiritual care so that they can meet the needs of residents and clients when the Chaplain is not available.
Presently, we have over 3,900 employees and more than 2,300 volunteers who, in the spirit of compassion, serve approximately 6,000 clients. As one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in Alberta (21 care homes) and British Columbia (7 care homes), we provide safe, comfortable communities inspiring involvement, where people can experience a sense of caring, belonging and purpose.
We strive to be leaders in the industry and make GSS the home of choice in the communities we serve. To achieve this, we have mandated that 95 cents of every dollar spent goes towards direct front line care and services. This enables us to be an efficient and effective organization that can provide quality care and quality accommodations.
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Education Coordinator- Kelowna
About the role
Status: Open until filled.
Education Coordinator- Kelowna
Location: Kelowna, BC
Competition #: CO.26.030
Employment Type: Part-Time, Temporary
The Opportunity
Location
Good Samaritan Canada Mountainview Village Kelowna, BC
Employment Type
Temporary Part-Time 0.6 FTE Contracted for a Maternity Leave
End Date
Until Successful candidate is found
Hours of Work
0800-1600
Wages
$39.22-$54,48/hr
Employee Group
BC Out-of-Scope
As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.
Reporting to the Director of Quality and Professional Development, the Educator Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of required provincial, organizational and legislative education at GSS/GSC 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 of legislative and standards requirements. The Education Coordinator role is a key clinical support resource for all levels of frontline staff and collaborates with Managers and the quality department to ensure that all policies and process are in place as pertinent to the role to facilitate safe, quality person centered resident care.
Educational and other Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
- Active registration in good standing with CARNA or BCCNP
- Certification in gerontology is an asset.
Work Experience
- 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.
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
- Ability to create and write educational materials
- 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
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.
Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation 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.
Not the right fit? Search for Education Coordinator jobs in Kelowna, BC
About The Good Samaritan Society
The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) is a leading faith-based, not-for-profit, registered charity in Western Canada that provides quality accommodations, health, and community care services and programs to aging individuals in need. With over 72 years of experience providing specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments, our operational effectiveness and overarching culture of service and care make us the provider of choice for individuals and their families seeking a supporting place to call home.
Our mission to extend Christian Hospitality to those in need or at risk encourages the well-being of the whole person. A foundational pillar of The Society's Christian Hospitality Model is to provide access to spiritual care for all faiths. Our Pastoral-Spiritual Care model incorporates Chaplains as Spiritual Care Facilitators and Providers. They invite members from the churches to become volunteers, and to be trained as Pastoral Care Visitors. As well, we formally train all staff in spirituality and spiritual care so that they can meet the needs of residents and clients when the Chaplain is not available.
Presently, we have over 3,900 employees and more than 2,300 volunteers who, in the spirit of compassion, serve approximately 6,000 clients. As one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in Alberta (21 care homes) and British Columbia (7 care homes), we provide safe, comfortable communities inspiring involvement, where people can experience a sense of caring, belonging and purpose.
We strive to be leaders in the industry and make GSS the home of choice in the communities we serve. To achieve this, we have mandated that 95 cents of every dollar spent goes towards direct front line care and services. This enables us to be an efficient and effective organization that can provide quality care and quality accommodations.