Wellness Outreach Coordinator

Join the Northwood Team!

Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia’s most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people!

We are currently accepting applications for Wellness Outreach Coordinator

Department: Home Support

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Gerontology or other related discipline
• Registered with relevant professional college/association
• Experience in mental health, geriatrics, healthcare, community care
• Experience working in Long Term Care setting is preferred.
• Project participation and/or management
• Must have own Behicle or access to reliable transportation

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing assistance to units with daily routines to residents/clients with activities of daily living
• Completes Individualized Holistic Assessments
• Develops Personalized Care Plans
• Coordinates/Participates in Educational Outreach
• Collaborates with Stakeholders
• Leads/Collaborates on Advocacy Efforts
• Project tasks involving project planning, reporting and evaluation

Major Tasks:

• Works collaboratively with others to conduct holistic client assesments that include social determinants of health
• Uses aggregate data and works collaboratively with others to identify, organize and facilitate social activities, support groups and educational workshops that foster wellbeing, a sense of community and help overcome social isolation among seniors
• Identifies unmet needs and collaborates with system partners to develop and or deliver educational materials on health promotion, health literacy, disease prevention, harm reduction, and navigating systems to empower individuals with knowledge and skills
• Links individuals to the appropriate resources (ie: Care Coordinator, Community Relations Worker) to facilitate referrals and access to community programs, social services, and health care options.
• Develops individualized care plans with clients and other care providers
• Advocates to address specific challenges and engages in system-level advocacy efforts to address issues affecting the collective wellbeing of clients
• Provides project support related to data collection, reporting, planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Communicates effectively with clients and stakeholders, and maintains accuate and timley documentation of assessments, care plans and interventions
• Regularly monitors progress, adjusting care plans as needed
• Promotes selfcare and wellbeing, providing guidance on healthy lifestyle choices and encouraging engagement in activites that contribute or physical and mental health
• maintains appropriate documentation and case notes as needed
• Completes other duties as required

Salary: As per the Northwood Scale

Hours: 40 Hours Biweekly ( Days/Evenings )

Effective: February 1st 2024

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To learn more about Northwood please visit our website

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $1.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Halifax, NS (required)

Work Location: In person