Educator, Health Education & Promotion

The Staff Educator provides support to Departmental Managers by assessing employee training needs and developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs for staff at all levels. In doing so, meets mandatory training requirements of provincial long term care home legislation.

Compensation Range: $36.40 - $42.58 (hourly) / $66,248.00- $77,495.60 (salary)

• Two-year diploma or degree in a health or social services discipline.
• Two years’ experience in adult education.
• Certification as a coach in the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA).
• Completion of courses in adult education techniques is an asset.
• Experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with managers, healthcare professionals, external organizations, and staff.
• Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility, innovative thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy long-term care setting, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of responsibilities.
• Familiarity with RAI/MDS (resident health assessment tools/techniques) preferred.
• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Strathmere Lodge/Middlesex County.
• Completion of TB testing (a 2-step TB skin test must be completed within the last twelve (12) months, or a 1-step TB skin test within the last twelve (12) months will be accepted with proof that a 2-step TB test was previously completed).