
Workplace Violence Prevention Specialist - Occupational Health and Wellness
- Richmond Hill, ON
- Temporaire
- Temps-plein
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations regarding workplace violence prevention.
- Develop, implement and maintain workplace violence prevention programs, policies, and procedures, including delivering training programs for employees on recognizing, preventing, and responding to workplace violence.
- Conduct workplace violence risk assessments to identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities.
- Investigating incidents and conducting debrief with multidisciplinary team.
- Advise management on workplace violence prevention strategies.
- Support front line staff and managers on addressing patients with responsive and/or aggressive behaviours including huddling on topics such as restrains application and de-escalation skills.
- Maintain accurate records of workplace violence incidents, investigations, and training activities.
- Prepare reports and recommendations on workplace violence prevention efforts.
- Monitor performance, achievement of indicators and development of action plans to address areas of concern.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of workplace violence prevention and training programs.
- Graduation from a degree or diploma program in Occupational Health & Safety from a recognized institution.
- Minimum one-year professional Occupational Health & Safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Working knowledge of workplace violence prevention principles and best practices in healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and training programs (CPI/GPA/MOAB/Crisis Intervention).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills, including in depth knowledge of de-escalation technics.
- Ability to conduct thorough investigations and gather information objectively.
- Strong knowledge of adult education principles.
- Experience in developing and implementing training programs.
- Proven experience in delivering and facilitating training sessions in person and online.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proven attendance record.
- Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
- Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Diploma or certificate in adult education preferred.