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Behavioural Support - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant

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Peel Memorial Centre
20 Lynch Street
Brampton, ON
L6W 2Z8
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416-312-2145
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iconPath Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm* Hours depend upon staff / shift needs
Last Updated: Apr 5, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Referrals can be made by anyone; within a government funded agency; who has identified a learning need related to the mental health of the elderly; or anyone concerned about an older adult who may have a psychological, behavioural or memory problem

Eligibility / Target Population

Must be a government funded agency such as: Ontario Health atHome; Long Term Care Homes; Adult Day programs; Homemaking agencies; Supportive Housing; Respite Care programs dealing with dementia and mental health issues

Fees

None

Contacts

Nicole Gardner - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
nicole.gardner@williamoslerhs.ca

Languages

English

Area Served

Brampton

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Provides:
  • education to enhance knowledge and skills of staff
  • consultation about learning needs
  • care plans and programs related to challenging responsive behaviours of clients / residents
  • assistance with referrals to services and resources and enhanced development of linkages between services providing dementia care
Responsible for 6 Brampton Long Term Care Homes, Ontario Health atHome-Brampton PSW supports in the community
Last Updated: Apr 5, 2024: Suggest an edit
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