Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) 0.6 Established Part Time Hospice Counsellor position which is equivalent to 22.5 hours/week for the Community Support Services Department to work in the Halton area with a focus on Milton and Halton Hills community. The individual will be required to work 3 shifts per week from 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Pay: $56,238 - $59,631 per year

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provides support to clients facing a life limiting illness and their caregivers
• Conducts initial client assessments to determine eligibility and to assess specific clients’ needs.
• Works with the client and caregiver (if applicable) to develop a care plan to meet needs identified.
• Provides comprehensive and culturally sensitive psychosocial support to clients and caregivers
• Matches and assigns volunteers to clients and monitors their relationship
• Shares information and education with clients and caregivers
• Provides referrals to other community resources as needed
• Attends palliative team meetings and participates in case conferences as required
• Provides consultation and education to community partners

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION:

• Degree in social work, nursing or equivalent
• Training in hospice palliative care
• Certification in CPR-Basic Rescuer Level
• Valid Ontario driver’s license, use of vehicle and insurance in accordance with the Acclaim Health policy

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Minimum 2-4 years demonstrated experience working in palliative care
• Strong understanding of hospice philosophy of care.
• Demonstrated ability to connect to and relate with children and youth
• High level of comfort engaging with others in end-of-life discussions and bereavement experiences
• Understanding of mental health concerns
• Ability to provide culturally safe support
• Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong listening, assessment and conflict resolution skills
• Effective decision-making, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AlayaCare.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process