Bethany Care Society

What You Will Do

Individual responsibilities will fall under five main areas of focus:

• Resident-Centered Care: Promotes service excellence through ensuring that staff scheduling is completed in an efficient and accurate manner. Responds to employee inquiries in an efficient, timely and service excellence focused manner. Allocates and calls in relief staff to fill vacancies resulting from unfilled positions, vacations, leaves of absences, and sick leaves in accordance with the applicable collective agreements; distributes relief staff scheduling to nursing units.
• Documentation: Accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of staff scheduling in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures. Ensures that staff scheduling information is forwarded to payroll within the established timelines. Receives and processes requests such as vacation, leaves of absences, and terminations. Ensures that all appropriate authorization for each transaction is attained prior to processing.
• Safety: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times.
• Pro-active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities. Collaborates, communicates and shares knowledge and learning experiences with co-workers.
• Team Work: Cares for and actively participates and assists other employees to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care. Maintains effective communication, information flow and rapport between Scheduling Office, Departments, Business Office, Payroll, and Human Resources.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst to join Bethany's Information Technology team. Reporting to the Business Solutions Manger, you will support existing software applications at Bethany. You will also partner with business and health care resources on initiatives to introduce new business processes and software into the organization. Your key responsibilities are:

• Participating in the planning, design, development, configuration, integration, service introduction, and enhancement of existing and new business and clinical applications
• Gathering functional and technical requirements through interviews, site visits, research and analysis
• Developing and documenting business cases and plans, including business, functional, and technical requirements
• Coordinating, executing and supporting application testing, such as creating test cases and scripts
• Developing training materials and documentation for educators and end users
• Performing day-to-day troubleshooting and supporting of current systems in collaboration with vendor application support teams
• Identifying and leading continuous improvement efforts within the organization

Position Summary:

We are seeking a customer service focused individual with a demonstrated ability to provide effective, cost efficient, timely quality maintenance services within a independent seniors affordable apartment building. The successful applicant will ensure all aspects of safety systems, mechanical equipment and internal and external physical environments are maintained to the highest standard. The position is also responsible for the coordination and supervision of contractors, is expected to respond promptly and courteously to tenant requests, and to ensure maintenance of an established preventative maintenance program.

Position Summary:

Bethany is currently looking for an employee to work casual shifts as both a Supportive Living Attendant, as well as in Adult Day Programs.

Under the direction and supervision of the Supportive Living Supervisor, this position is responsible to perform a variety of services and activities for the semi-independent residents specific to the activities of daily living. Duties may range from supporting residents in maintaining  their independence to  performing personal care activities on an "as needed" basis  and assisting  in the  implementation of  recreational activities with residents  and or clients of the adult day program.

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, the Therapy Assistant is accountable for providing opportunities for the residents to realize their maximum potential.

• Enables residents to perform daily activities and maintain a responsive atmosphere of resident-focused care
• Informs the Occupational Therapist of resident needs and assists in implementing change while promoting a safe environment for residents, team and self
• Participates in the planning and implementation of resident activities and the operation of the department as directed by the Occupational Therapist
• Provides services responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating independence

About the Role

At Bethany, a career as a Registered Nurse is both personally and professionally challenging and rewarding. As a key member of our inter-disciplinary team, you will model and equip others to deliver compassionate care that nurtures the wellbeing of residents in a setting that values diversity and teamwork.

Our employees have the unique opportunity to build strong personal relationships with the people who call Bethany home.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for clinical leadership, co-ordination and communication of all activities within the resident environment through the effective use of resources. The RN is accountable to provide direction and co-ordination for all members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident focused service delivery. May need to act as primary contact for residents and families.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst to join Bethany's Information Technology team. Reporting to the Business Solutions Manger, you will support existing software applications at Bethany. You will also partner with business and health care resources on initiatives to introduce new business processes and software into the organization. Your key responsibilities are:

• Participating in the planning, design, development, configuration, integration, service introduction, and enhancement of existing and new business and clinical applications
• Gathering functional and technical requirements through interviews, site visits, research and analysis
• Developing and documenting business cases and plans, including business, functional, and technical requirements
• Coordinating, executing and supporting application testing, such as creating test cases and scripts
• Developing training materials and documentation for educators and end users
• Performing day-to-day troubleshooting and supporting of current systems in collaboration with vendor application support teams
• Identifying and leading continuous improvement efforts within the organization

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Care Service Manager the Health Care Aide (HCA) will be accountable for assisting residents experiencing early to late stages of Dementia with daily living. In accordance with polices & procedures the Health Care Aide (HCA) will be accountable for assisting residents with their activities of daily living to be delivered within their level of capability while promoting choices & independence and maintaining resident dignity.

This position is accountable for performing personal and health care related services to residents which include personal care and nursing procedures and treatments within the scope of Licensed Practical Nurse training and certification. Personal and health care related practices will be provided in accordance with established Care Services programs, polices and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will support and work under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Care Service Manager in the provision of quality resident care. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will communicate effectively with residents, families and staff. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will administer medications in accordance within the scope of practice, established procedures, legislative standards and as directed by the Registered Nurse and/or the Care Service Manager. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide service that is responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating independence.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for clinical leadership, co-ordination and communication of all activities within the resident environment through the effective use of resources. The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to provide direction and co-ordination for all members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident focused service delivery. May need to act as primary contact for residents & families.

The Recreation Attendant is accountable for providing recreation and leisure activities as scheduled and directed by a Recreation Therapist. The Recreation Attendant will work to ensure the continued organization and smooth running of new and ongoing programs and activities in accordance with Bethany Care Society’s philosophy, objectives and standards. Driving resident passenger buses required.

Bethany Care Society is one of Western Canada’s largest voluntary, not-for-profit providers of health, housing and community services for seniors and persons with disabilities. A faith-based organization founded in 1945, Bethany provides service to more than 5,400 Albertans in over 100 communities. Bethany’s continuing care programs provide around–the–clock professional care and support for people with complex health needs who are unable to remain at home or in a supportive living environment. We work to make a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve, while also assisting and supporting family members and others who are close to them.

In this position, you will provide support to three separate Bethany sites; Bethany Airdrie (40% or 2 days per week), Bethany Cochrane (40% or 2 days per week) and Bethany Harvest Hills (20% or 1 day per week). You will be accountable for the planning, implementation and administration of programs designed to enhance the nutritional care and well-being of the residents in a safe and effective manner. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing the nutritional status of residents and developing individual nutrition care plans in accordance with resident and family goals
• Documenting and communicating nutrition care plans
• Reviewing and evaluating nutrition care annually or at the request of resident, family, or interdisciplinary team members.
• Liaising and maintaining effective communication regarding resident nutritional care with the care team, resident, family and food services staff
• Participating in comprehensive auditing activities and ensuring clinical standards are met.