Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Rural South Area Manager and as part of the Rural South Home Care Management team, this role supports an integrated interdisciplinary team of mobile professionals and support staff in the community. There is a strong focus on client centered care, the development and monitoring of staff and material resources. Supporting staff is fundamental to this position. Strong communication skills facilitate the internal function of this role and promote as well as maintain external partnerships essential in the delivery of care. The Care Manager acts as a change agent facilitating the evolving nature of the Integrated Home Care Program. This position assists with leading the Rural South Team, which is comprised of Black Diamond, Okotoks, High River, Nanton and Vulcan but is primarily responsible for the Claresholm community. This position is an onsite position within Rural South Monday to Friday with day-to-day travel from various sites, as required.

Description:

Leadership and Planning: Manages the day to day operations of professional and Health Care Aid staff at the site level, brings forward concerns and recommends solutions to the Area Manager. Identifies staffing needs required to effectively and efficiently operate. Monitors operational issues and acts as a role model and change agent to ensure the implementation and success of regional and provincial strategic directions. Service Delivery: Fosters client centered care, recognizing unique client situations and complexity of care delivery in the community. Monitors effectiveness of in-house Health Care Aids. Makes operational decisions within the assigned area of responsibility based on critical review of clinical information, workload data and fiscal resources. Resource Management: Participates in the entire recruitment process: identifying need, interviewing, hiring, and providing orientation to newly hired staff. Encourages and supports staff to identify learning needs; promotes continued learning opportunities for professional growth. Fosters an atmosphere conducive to meeting staff development and student learning experiences. Monitors and comments on staff performance, provides immediate, constructive feedback to facilitate ongoing quality performance. Completes staff performance reviews. Coordination and Communication: Fosters internal/external information exchange related to areas of responsibility with various stakeholders. Facilitates/leads regular team meetings providing staff with current guidelines and process information impacting clinical/case management practice. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness Promotes a safe and respectful workplace.
• Classification: Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Rural South Home Care
• Primary Location: Claresholm Health Unit
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-JUN-2024
• Date Available: 22-JUL-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $37.88
• Maximum Salary: $64.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline is required. However, consideration will also be given to those actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program. 5 years of clinical health experience (current community care preferred) in a professional capacity providing direct patient care is required 3-5 years of leadership experience such as a charge nurse, clinical nurse educator or leading projects is required. Leadership skills essential with knowledge of change management, conflict resolution frameworks and coaching models Knowledge of regional administration, personal computing systems and budget development would be an asset.

Additional Required Qualifications:
Proven record of strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate with a variety of external and internal stakeholders will be necessary. Continuous learning is critical to keep pace with the environmental and operational changes. A client-centered approach and capacity to coach and mentor others is required. Valid driver's license and access to a reliable motor vehicle for day to day travel.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration or a health related field is an asset Minimum 2-5 years previous related experience including management at an entry level. Previous Home Care experience an asset.