JOB DESCRIPTION
Position
Title:
Program:
Service:
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CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATOR
Health
Diabetes/Chronic Disease
Diabetes/Chronic Disease Health
Service Manager
Date Revised:
December 30,
2014
Classification: Health
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Diabetes/Chronic Disease Health
Service Manager, the Certified Diabetes Educator will be
responsible for the delivery of diabetes public health and
education to First Nations communities.
This will include the
delivery of monthly education sessions, the coordination of
quarterly screening clinics, researching current trends and
prevalence of diabetes, reviewing, identifying, and addressing
service gaps with respect to diabetes intervention, development
and/or purchase of educational materials, and facilitating
access to secondary and tertiary care where necessary. The
Certified Diabetes Educator will positively impact the lives of
the community members of the First Nation, provide community
members with the education needed to manage their health,
provide current and research-based education to community
members and serve the community by promoting positive health
care changes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Service Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Diabetes/Chronic Disease Health
Service Manager, the
Certified Diabetes Educator
is
responsible for:
a.
Providing
individualized
diabetes
self-management
education/training (DSME/T) to individuals and groups
and;
Job Description – DIABETES HEALTH EDUCATOR
i.
Collect DSME/T program participant assessment data,
in a collaborative and ongoing manner;
ii. Collaboratively develop educational goals, learning
objectives and a plan for educational content and
teaching methods with DSME/T program participants;
iii. Provide
educational
interventions
that
utilize
primarily interactive, collaborative, skill-based
training
methods
and
maximizes
the
use
of
interactive training methods;
iv. Collaboratively develop an individualized follow-up
with each program participant;
v. Evaluate
effectiveness
of
educational
services
provided
by
measuring
attainment
of
learning
objectives;
vi. Conduct a follow-up assessment upon completion of
DSME/T programs services, using outcome measures;
vii. Document
assessment
data,
educational
plan,
educational services provided and evaluation results
in each participant’s educational records;
viii. Utilize a team approach to provide services and
collaborates and communicates with team members when
needed;
ix. Identify when a program participant’s needs are
outside the scope of the instructor’s practice and
expertise, plus arrange for additional services to
meet needs;
b.
developing a regional public health and education
strategy for nine First Nation communities;
c.
implementing quarterly public health and education
sessions in each First Nation community;
d.
facilitating the coordination of quarterly diabetic
screening clinics for each of Dilico’s affiliated
First Nation communities;
e.
identifying and initiating plans to address service
gaps
between
existing
diabetic
health
service
practices and optimal standards of care;
f.
providing on-going reviews and up-dates of the
diabetes health program policies and procedures;
g.
working in collaboration with the Community Health
Nurses (CHN), Care Manager and the Community Health
Representatives (CHR) in each of the Dilico affiliated
First
Nations
to
manage
the
delivery
of
a
comprehensive diabetes health education strategy;
h.
nurturing, consistently and actively, a collaborative
working relationship between the identified partners
i.
participating
in
the
development
of
training
materials;
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j.
k.
2.
contributing to, and participates in, a continuous
quality improvement to measure DSME/T program and to
identify and address opportunities for improvement;
appraising his/her performances to identify areas of
strength and areas for improvement and to develop a
plan for improvement and growth;
Other Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Diabetes/Chronic Disease Health
Service Manager, the Certified Diabetes Educator
is
responsible for:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
3.
Reporting on a regular basis to the Diabetes/Chronic
Disease
Health
Service
Manager
on
all
matters
pertaining to the Diabetes Program;
Liaising with community based CHR’s , health and
social staff;
Completing and submitting monthly reports and routine
correspondence;
completing and submitting a prioritized work plan
according to approved format; participating in the
monthly review and update;
Collaboratively meet and plan as a team player with
Dilico District Unit’s team members.
Ensuring the development, planning implementation, and
on-going evaluation of a comprehensive proposal which
reflects the overall principles of the Diabetes
Initiative Strategy.
Organizational Responsibilities
As a representative of Dilico, the Employee is responsible
for:
a.
b.
c.
d.
reflecting and interpreting the Agency Vision, Mission
and Core Values in his/her own work with enthusiasm
and commitment;
acting in accordance with relevant legislation and
Agency Policies, Standards and Procedures;
proposing changes within Dilico that would improve the
quality of service to Anishinabek children, families
and communities;
developing and maintaining respectful, cooperative
working relationships to contribute to the integrated,
seamless delivery of services to Anishinabek children,
families and communities;
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e.
f.
g.
h.
understanding his/her role and responsibility in
maintaining a safe workplace and reducing workplace
injuries;
applying Anishinabek culture, values, traditions and
teachings into programming where possible;
ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and safekeeping of
agency records;
participating
constructively
in
the
supervision
process with the immediate Manager.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Certified Diabetes Educator is accountable:
a.
b.
c.
as a professional requirement to obtain appropriate
physician consultation according to the Expectations for
Consultation with Physicians by Registered Nurses in the
Extended Class (Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners
(1));
for maintaining clinical and leadership competence through
continuing education;
to the professional governing body (the College of Nurses
of Ontario);
QUALIFICATIONS
1.
Education
BScN degree
with Diabetes Educator Certification
required.
Diabetes/Advanced foot care certification an asset.
2.
is
Work Experience
Three (3) years experience in community based service
delivery, knowledge and experience in the delivery of pubic
health and education programs, previous experience in the
delivery of diabetes education.
3.
Skills/Abilities
a.
b.
current skills and knowledge in diabetes, including
anatomy and path-physiology of diabetes and its
associated complications;
proven ability to identify community health service
needs; design, implement and evaluate health program
policies and procedures; proven ability to consult
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
productively
with
a
variety
of
human
service
resources; proven accountability;
in-depth
knowledge
about
current
diabetes
treatment management;
able to lead and effectively manage groups;
ability
to
develop
a
collaborative,
therapeutic
alliance with individuals;
excellent
interpersonal,
written
and
verbal
communication
skills,
including
proficiency
in
computer applications, especially Microsoft Office;
problem-solving and leadership skills;
ability to maintain confidentiality;
ability to follow direction and work within the
policies, procedures and the vision, mission and core
values of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care;
good knowledge of the Anishinabek culture and issues
affecting
Anishinabek
children,
families
and
communities in and around the district of Thunder Bay;
ability to understand and/or speak an Anishinabek
language.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
must be willing and able to work flexible hours, provide
on-call service on a rotational basis;
must be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid;
if the candidate is a regulated health care provider he/she
must provide evidence of registration with the appropriate
regulatory body;
he/she must possess be able to travel regularly, have a
valid Ontario Driver’s License and have access to a
personal vehicle;
a criminal records search and vulnerable sector search is
required upon hiring.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
The employee may perform other related duties as required to
meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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