Job Description
Department: Nursing
Classification: BSO-RPN
Position: Permanent Full time 75hrs bi-weekly
Assignment (shift & Floor): 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Approximate Start Date: October 3rd, 2026
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual whose main focus would be geared to the residents of Extendicare Countryside.
The incumbent will be in-home behavioral support lead for residents, staff and family.
Qualifications of the ideal candidate:
- Provide case management for specific BSO clients in the home
- Conducts behavioral assessments on new admission and quarterly as indicate.
- As the primary liaison in the home, collaborates with community behavioral resources and liaises with the Case Manager from Halton Psycho-geriatric Outreach team
- Meets with family and residents on admission to obtain past life history
- Conducts resident Behavior Focus Study
- Communicates care strategies to the interdisciplinary team.
- Documents on the progress note, behavioral responsive debriefing tool and care plan as required.
- Coaches/ demonstrates models of behavioral care for residents and staff
- Leads debriefing post any resident incident relating to responsive behavior
- Is a key resource in the transfer of knowledge to all staff on preventing responsive behavior
- Participates in relevant care conferences and care planning
- Communicates with Family/ POA on strategies and provides them with updates.
- Liaises with the RAI Coordinator on behavioral sections of the RAI tool
- Chairs the Responsive Behavior Committee
- Evaluates care plan interventions
- Leads/ supports BSO quality improvement initiatives
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Time Type
Full time
Compensation Details$33.47 - $35.07
At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate,
mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at
[email protected].
We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
📌 Registered Practical Nurse (BSO)-Full time-Extendicare Countryside (Markham)
🏢 Extendicare Canada
📍 Markham