Behaviour Support Worker - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Contract

Department: Center for Mental Health

Company Description:

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union:

Non-Union

Site:
Toronto Western Hospital

Department:
Center for Mental Health

Reports to:
Clinical Manager

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Salary:
$ $32.48 per hour

Shifts:
Days

Status:
Temporary Full-Time ( 12 months )

Closing Date:
May 31, 2024

The Behaviour Support Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary Behavior Support Service (BSS) team, whose role is to help older adults with responsive behaviours have a successful discharge from acute care settings.

The Behaviour Support Worker will travel between hospital sites and provide support to facilities within the BSP catchment area.

Duties

Collecting patient behaviour information through direct observation, caregiver and support interviews and other standardized assessments
Working collaboratively with the BSS Mental Health Clinicians on the team to contribute to a behavioural care plan
Implementing behavior support strategies with patients
Keeping accurate clinical and operational records, as per policy
Providing education and support to care teams
Providing transitional support to LTCHs.

Qualifications:

Completion of a 2 year community college program in behaviour sciences, mental health studies, social service worker, gerontology or recognized equivalent
One (1) year related practical experience supporting patients in LTCH, acute care and/or mental health care setting
Completion of P.I.E.C.E.S., GPA, U-FIRST and Dementiability training considered an asset.
Knowledge of applicable LTCH, mental health and hospital legislation and policies.
Sound understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Behavioural Supports Ontario Project.
First Aid and CPR certification
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Exercises initiative, flexibility and good judgement with competing priorities
Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
Eligibility for membership in relevant associations/professional organization considered an asset

Additional Information:

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.