Family Council Assistant 101 | Family Councils Ontario

Overview

Family Council Assistants play an important part in helping family councils thrive. Family Council Assistant 101 introduces the role and shows how assistants can support a council while respecting that it is self-led and independent.

The course begins with an overview of family councils: an organized, self-led, democratic group of family and friends of residents whose main purpose is to improve residents’ quality of life. It then explains the Council Assistant role and shares best practices for effective collaboration.

What you will learn

• Define the role of a Family Council Assistant
• Demonstrate how Council Assistants can support a family council
• Discuss best practices for effective collaboration with a family council
• Understand what a family council is and its purpose in a long-term care home

Inside the course

1. Introduction to Family Councils
2. What is a Council Assistant?
3. Best Practices for Effective Collaboration with Councils
4. Summary

Who this course is for

• Family Council Assistants new to the role or wanting a refresher
• Long-term care staff who work alongside a family council
• Administrators appointing or supporting a Council Assistant