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ABOUT OUR TEAM

Mariposa House Hospice is a non-profit charitable organization serving the communities of Orillia, Severn, Oro-Medonte, Ramara, and Chippewas of Rama First Nation.  Situated at 1140 Brodie Drive in a beautiful home-like setting offering 5 private suites, we provide 24-hour specialized end-of-life palliative care while welcoming and supporting family and friends. 

The collaborative MHH staff team ensure that all operational and clinical requirements are met .  The team includes an Executive Director, Admin/Volunteer Coordinator, Facilities Coordinator, Clinical Care Coordinator, and a 24/7 team of Registered Nurses and Personal Support Workers.

We rely on volunteers from our community to ensure that our residential hospice is successful and sustainable!  The core volunteers that have helped turn Mariposa House Hospice from a dream into a reality are listed below. This includes our Board of Directors, the Capital Campaign Team, and the Operational Fundraising Committee.

CORE STAFF TEAM

Annalise Stenekes

B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W.

Executive Director

Katlyn Ross

RN, BScN, GNC(c)

Clinical Care Coordinator

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mariposa House Hospice is governed by a volunteer Board. Our 2020-2021 Board members are:

L-R: Brian Barr, Sylvia Smith, Gord Robertson, Dr. Erika Catford (Co-Chair), Dave Carson, Greg Evans, Dr. Si Lowry (Co-Chair)

To learn more about becoming a board member, please Contact Us.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TEAM

A sincere thank  you to our dedicated capital team who raised over $3.5 million to ensure that our residential hospice was built!

Gerry Smith
(Honourary Chair)

Jane Sorensen
(Campaign Manager)

Dave Simpson
(Treasurer)

Sylvia Smith

Brian Barr

Wendy Lowry

Janis Flossbach

Sue Morris

ADMIN SUPPORT TEAM

We are so grateful to our core team of Administrative Support volunteers who  keep us on track and moving forward!

Christine Cox

Peter Catford

Roberta Newman

Sue Morris

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

Mariposa House Hospice is supported by a stellar team of local fundraising champions who help to ensure our sustainability!

Sue Morris (Co-chair)

Roberta Newman (Co-chair)

Bo Sochaniwskyj

Gini Stringer

Gloria James

Karen O’Coin

Karen Uren

Lianne Raymond

Marg Reid

Robin Sanders

Susan Peacock

OUR STORY

THE BUILDING OF MARIPOSA

Mariposa House Hospice incorporated in 2016.  Three years and $3.5 million dollars later, we broke ground on Aug 29, 2019  to begin building a 5-bed residential hospice dedicated to serving the residents of Orillia, Severn, Oro-Medonte, Ramara, and Chippewas of Rama First Nation. 

We will offer several comforts and amenities on a beautiful 2.4 acre lot in Severn Township, surrounded by nature. Our building is in an ideal location with room to grow.

Mariposa House Hospice has proudly partnered with Cool Earth architects, specializing in low carbon structures, Van Horne Construction, and the project management team at Ingersoll and Associates to bring this residential hospice to fruition.

We are grateful for capital contributions from Ontario’s Ministry of Health and the County of Simcoe, our surrounding municipalities and townships, and many individuals, families and businesses from our community.

OUR PLANS

SITE AND FLOOR LAYOUTS

WHAT’S NEXT?

VIRTUAL ANGEL TREE

NOV 17 – DEC 24th 

An annual tradition where members of our community donate to Mariposa House Hospice in honour of a loved one. A special angel ornament is placed on the tree with a message about the loved one being remembered.

DETAILS

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CAREER & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Registered Nurse – Casual

  • Part Time
  • Orillia

As a member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides leadership and provides direct nursing care to residents of MHH. The RN works in collaboration with all members of the hospice care team to provide 24-hour resident care in accordance with established policies and procedures. This includes assessing and anticipating the total physical, emotional, spiritual and psychosocial needs of the residents; planning, documenting and implementing care plans and making recommendations for changes as necessary. The RNs provide leadership in hospice palliative care and are a positive role model for staff, volunteers, guests, family members, health care professionals and the community.

Reports To: Clinical Care Coordinator

Organizational Summary: Mariposa House Hospice (MHH) is a new five bed residential facility in Severn Township/Orillia which will open its doors in the Fall of this year. It will provide 24-hour specialized end-of-life palliative care to patients along with their families and friends. MHH is a non-profit organization serving the North Simcoe communities of Orillia, Severn, Oro-Medonte, Ramara, and Chippewas of Rama First Nation.

Competencies
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Client/Customer Focus
• Commitment to Health and Safety
• Communication
• Compassionate
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Time Management

Job Requirements
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
• Graduate of a recognized RN program – BScN preferred.
• Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care and CAPCE training, or another palliative care training program that is comparable.
• Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Hospice Palliative Care is an asset
• A strong dedication and commitment to the vision, mission and values of MHH and the philosophy of hospice palliative care.
• Ability to interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
• Demonstrated experience in pain and symptom management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort discussing death and dying and ability to work with resident/family living with and dying from advanced illness.
• Strong coping skills, self-awareness and commitment to personal well-being.
• Demonstrated commitment to resident focused care.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and taking constructive action to improve quality and safety.
• Commitment to continuing knowledge and skill development by participating in ongoing education, self-reflective practice and maintaining a strong commitment to professional practice and personal growth.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team, with ability to both give and follow direction.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Current CPR and commitment to renewal.
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts; day, evening and night, as well as overtime shifts. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Computer literate and able to work with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening within one month of employment

Responsibilities and Duties
Resident and Family Care
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of residents in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team, residents and their families, in accordance to best practice in hospice palliative care and policies and procedures.
• Organizes the duties of care staff each shift – RN, RPN and PSW, promoting a sense of team and collegiality, while engaging volunteers and respective scope of professional practice.
• Assess and identify actual or potential problems, plans and performs interventions and evaluates outcomes.
• Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care.
• Communicates and consults with members of the hospice care team regarding resident care.
• Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the resident and family rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.
• Collaborates with hospice team to develop and update the plan of care with the resident and family, including their history, needs, goals, wishes and preferences. Addressing all eight domains of issues; disease management, physical, psychological, spiritual, practical, social, loss and grief, end of life care/death management.
• Consults with Home and Community Care, community hospice and other stakeholders to ensure additional services required to meet the Resident’s needs are provided.

• Oversee the administration of medication and treatment for all Residents; implement medical interventions as required or ordered; and take primary responsibility for the medical care of Residents with high acuity.
• Documents timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including resident and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care.
• Notify and consult with the Clinical Care Coordinator (CCC) and Most Responsible Physician (MRP) regarding significant changes in the Resident’s status and/or needs.
• Assumes other related duties as assigned by the CCC.
• Ensures residents and their families understand their role in patient safety.

Quality Assurance
• Attends staff meetings and educational sessions. If unable to attend, provides advance notice to CCC and reviews minutes of meeting.
• Participates in and upholds commitment to quality improvement activities.
• Identifies self-learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
• Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of Hospice staff and volunteers by providing information and acting as a mentor as assigned.
• Participates in the evaluation of the resident care program, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and resident care outcomes.
• Understands, upholds and promotes the ethical standards of practice.
• Provides hospice palliative care with the philosophy of assuring the dignity of the resident, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Participates in policy and procedure development, ensuring the Hospice complies with relevant Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) standards, procedures, policies and guidelines.
• Participates in annual Performance Evaluations and monthly performance and goal check-ins with CCC.

Risk Management and Safety
• Maintains a safe environment for residents and families, staff and volunteers by adhering to established safety and emergency practices.
• Adheres to safe medication practices and narcotics count controls in accordance with MHH policy and professional practice standards.
• Complies with all MHH Clinical, Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to eliminate or minimize unsafe acts or conditions, including identification and reporting of near misses and actual adverse occurrences.
• Uses or wears any equipment, protective devices, or clothing required by MHH.
• Reports to the CCC any known missing or defective equipment or protective device that may be dangerous to self or others.
• Reports to the CCC any potential or actual hazards according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Commits to not using or operating any equipment or working in any way that may endanger self or others.

• Ensures familiarity with emergency response plans and complies with the procedures outlined for each type of emergency at all times.
• Is mindful of their role in patient safety, as well as understanding patient and family role in safety.

Leadership
• Provides shift leadership, serving as a positive role model for staff, volunteers, family members, visitors, health care professionals and the community.
• Collaborates with PSW and Volunteers to assign resident care tasks and to meet the ongoing needs of the residents; providing personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation as required.
• In the absence of the CCC, the RN assumes the position of person in charge of Resident care.

Public Relations
• Raises community awareness of hospice palliative care and of the services provided by MHH.
• Provides suggestions for improving revenues and conserving operating expenditures to maximize sustainability and quality of resident care.
• Actively participates in MHH fundraising initiatives.

Work Conditions
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Periodic requirement to be on-call
• Occasional overtime
• Interaction with others under varying circumstances-including situations of a highly sensitive nature
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients
• Safety precautions due to proximity with hazardous materials and/or contagious diseases

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected]

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Types
• Casual

Benefits
• On-site parking

Schedule
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends

Experience
• Registered Nurse: 2 years (Required)
• Palliative Care: 1 year (Required)

Education
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Licence
• Nursing (Required)

To apply for this job email your details to katlyn.ross@mariposahousehospice.com

Personal Support Worker – Casual

  • Part Time
  • Orillia

As a member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides assistance with all activities of daily living, as well as provides end-of-life support to residents and families of MHH. The PSW collaborates with the registered staff to provide 24-hour resident care in accordance to established policies and procedures, including: assessing safety and resident needs within the scope of practice, documenting, following care plans and following directions from the registered staff. PSWs are expected to foster an environment that is safe and home-like.

Reports To: Clinical Care Coordinator

Organizational Summary: Mariposa House Hospice (MHH) is a new five bed residential facility in Severn Township/Orillia which will open its doors in the Fall of this year. It will provide 24-hour specialized end-of-life palliative care to patients along with their families and friends. MHH is a non-profit organization serving the North Simcoe communities of Orillia, Severn, Oro-Medonte, Ramara, and Chippewas of Rama First Nation.

Competencies
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Client/Customer Focus
• Commitment to Health and Safety
• Communication
• Compassionate
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Job Requirements
• The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to the vision, mission and values of Mariposa House Hospice and hospice philosophy of care.
• Personal Support Worker certification from a recognized college program.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Personal Support Worker role.
• Hospice Palliative care experience preferred.
• Strong coping skills, self-awareness and commitment to personal well-being.
• Demonstrated commitment to resident focused care.
• A strong dedication and commitment to the vision, mission and values of MHH and the philosophy of hospice palliative care.
• Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care and Advanced Comprehensive Education training or commitment to undertake training within six months.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
• Comfort discussing death and dying and ability to work with resident/family living with and dying from advanced illness.
• Commitment to continuous development of knowledge and skills by participating in ongoing education, self-reflective practice and maintaining a strong commitment to professional practice and personal growth.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team, with ability to both give and follow direction.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and taking constructive action to improve quality and safety.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to cook basic meals.
• Ability to work within a holistic model of care and a broad scope of practice – personal care, cooking, cleaning, and other assigned tasks.
• Current CPR and commitment to renewal.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position (regularly required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts; day, evening and night, as well as overtime shifts. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Computer literate and able to work with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening within one month of employment
• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations
• Ability to maintain positive professional boundaries without imposing personal judgments and expectations on families and patients

Responsibilities and Duties
Participates and collaborates as an active member of the interdisciplinary resident care team by providing holistic, resident focused care.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Personal Support Worker assumes the responsibilities for providing direct care to the resident according to the care plan in the following areas:

Resident and Family Care
• Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation and communication and relays information within an appropriate time frame to the Registered Nurse.
• Communicates and consults with members of the Hospice care team regarding resident care.
• Participates in resident care conferences/rounds.
• Identifies residents’ wishes to assist in a meaningful end-of-life journey.
• Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the resident and family rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.

• Follows the resident’s plan of care and reports any concerns or suggestions to Registered Nurse.
• Documents accurate reports of relevant observations in a timely manner, according to scope of practice.
• Complete and record daily cleaning duties.
• Assist with ambulation and active/passive range of motion exercises.
• Provide care for the body after death.
• All other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse and/or Client Care Coordinator.

Activities of Daily Living
• Assists and/or provides personal hygiene tasks through a bed bath or shower.
• Assists with oral hygiene by cleaning dentures, assisting with brushing teeth/gums and providing mouth care when resident is unable to do so.
• Assists with or provides hair washing. May use medicated shampoo or soap as ordered.
• Provide perineal care in accordance with continence needs of the resident.
• Assists with fingernail and toenail care of the non-diabetic resident.
• May apply over the counter topical creams and ointments according to pharmacy instructions.
• Assist resident with dressing, care and storage of clothing and applying support stockings/splints under the direction of the Registered Nurse, as required.
• Provide a safe and direct route to the resident’s bathroom.
• Provide and assist with appropriate toileting aid (commode, bed pan or urinal) as requested and within a timely manner.
• Provide colostomy care and catheter care. Empty and change leg catheter bags and bedside drainage bags as per hospice policy.
• Assist resident with ambulation and transfers based on their transfer needs and according to safety guidelines.
• Utilize a mechanical lift as required, in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Nutrition
• Assist with the preparation, delivery, set-up and nutritional intake of the residents, as required.
• Monitor the resident for difficulties with chewing and/or swallowing and report to the registered staff in a timely manner.
• Provide oral/denture care after meals.
• Report any changes with resident’s nutritional intake to the Registered Nurse.
• Provide nutritional supplements as directed by Registered Nurse.

Emotional support
• Seek out opportunities to spend time with the residents outside of care needs, to assist the resident and their family members in telling their stories, sharing their journeys and providing legacy work.
• Provide emotional support to resident and family as appropriate.
• Report any changes in resident and family member’s emotional care needs to the Registered Nurse.

Quality Assurance
• Attends staff meetings and educational sessions. If unable to attend, provides advanced notice to CCC and reviews minutes of meeting.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Identifies self-learning needs and attends education programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
• Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of Hospice staff, students and volunteers by providing information and acting as a mentor as assigned.
• Participates in the evaluation of the resident care program by providing feedback about effectiveness and resident care outcomes.
• Participates in Annual Performance Evaluation and month performance and goal check-ins with the CCC.

Risk Management and Safety
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, families, staff and volunteers by adhering to established safety and emergency practices
• Complies with all MHH Clinical, Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to eliminate or minimize unsafe acts or conditions. Including identify and reporting near miss and actual adverse occurrences.
• Uses or wears any equipment, protective devices, or clothing required by MHH.
• Reports to the CCC any known missing or defective equipment or protective device that may be dangerous to self or others.
• Reports to the CCC any potential or actual hazard in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Commits to not using or operating any equipment or working in any way that may endanger self or others.
• Ensures familiarity with emergency response plans and always complies with the procedures outlined for each type of emergency.
• Is mindful of their role in patient safety, as well as understands patient and family role in safety.

Public Relations/Fundraising
• Raises community awareness of hospice palliative care and of the services provided by MHH.
• Actively participates in MHH fundraising initiatives.

Work Conditions
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Periodic requirement to be on-call
• Occasional overtime
• Interaction with others under varying circumstances-including situations of a highly sensitive nature
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients
• Safety precautions due to proximity with hazardous materials and/or contagious diseases

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected]
As this is a new organization and a new position, the salary range is currently under review. We are hiring for permanent full time, part time and casual positions.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Types
• Casual

Benefits
• On-site parking

Schedule
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends

Experience
• PSW: 2 years (Required)
• Palliative Care: 2 years (Required)
• Location: Orillia, ON (Preferred)

To apply for this job email your details to katlyn.ross@mariposahousehospice.com

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IN MEMORY

Mariposa Hospice Hospice gratefully accepts donations in memory of those who have died. We are honoured to acknowledge recent donations received in memory of:

  • Brian Barlow
  • Gord Newman
  • Jeff Peacock
  • Paul Cox
  • Ruth Morris
  • Vern Winterton
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