Admission / Assessment Coordinator

at  Yukon Government

THIS OPPORTUNITY

This posting will be used to fill 2 positions - ONE (1) 2 YEAR full-time Term position and ONE (1) 6 MONTH Full time Term position, working 75 bi-weekly. It will also be used for Anticipatory term or permanent positions and will establish a 12-month eligibility list.
The job is based in the thriving city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon Territory.

WHO WE ARE

Continuing Care’s philosophy is “Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living.”
The Mission of the Yukon Home Care Program is “To provide client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently”

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Operations, Home Care, this position is responsible for assessment of client referrals into Continuing Care programs, performing standardized intake assessments and determining needs, determining the appropriate level of care, identifying risks and determining priorities of placement needs, and coordinating the admissions into the programs/services within Continuing Care, including primary case management up to the admission date.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Post Secondary degree (or diploma) as Social Worker registered with a in a Canadian Social Work regulatory authority, Registered Nurse (RN) with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority, an Occupational Therapist (OT) current registration with a Canadian occupational therapist regulatory authority or a Physiotherapist (PT) registered
• Experience working in a Health Care Environment.
• Experience with provision of home care and/or long term care services.
• Experience doing RAI-HC assessments will be an asset.
• Familiarity with the Care Consent Act and provision of “Capability to Consent to Care in a Care facility” assessments is an asset

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILIT

If selected for an interview, candidates should have and may be assessed on the following. (Preparing for Yukon government interviews may be helpful to you.)

• Strong assessment skills
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate plans for clients with complex care needs
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict management and communication skills
• Ability to provide case management or care coordination in a larger health care systemAbility to work independently and within a team setting
• Conditions of Employment

You must have the following before being hired into this position or within the time specified.
If the applicant is an RN current Canadian registration as a registered nurse with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association or as Physiotherapist with the Yukon Registrar of Physiotherapists, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to have registration/ licensing with a Canadian Regulatory body., Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance, TB screening, CPR level C, WHMIS 2015 and a valid class 5 driver’s licence
Job Requirement:
Exposure to animals, exposure to second hand smoke from clients/ residents, exposure to latex products, exposure to plants/flowers, travel within the territory

Please refer the Job description for details