Behavioural Support Worker - Toronto, Canada - West Park Healthcare Centre

West Park Healthcare Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Qualifications:

Postsecondary degree or diploma in health, social or behavioural sciences
Crisis Prevention/Intervention certificate; or willing to complete this training within the first 3 months of employment
B.S.T. diploma and Acquired Brain Injury certificate preferred
Registered Behavioural Technician (RBT) preferred
Experience with clients with challenging behaviours
Ability to implement behavioural assessment and treatment programs
Knowledge of behavioural techniques and crisis prevention and intervention
Conflict resolution and problemsolving ability
Demonstrated teaching skills
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team
Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to demonstrate a customer service philosophy
Availability to work a flexible work schedule (shift work required)
Experience working with Acquired Brain Injury clients preferred
Evidence of satisfactory attendance record
An employee's disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications
Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre's core values and helps patients_ get their life back_
Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors

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Accountabilities:Within Inpatient ABI Program

Implement behavioural and rehabilitation interventions and plans to inpatient ABI clients. This includes teaching ADLs as well as implementing OT, PT and SLP strategies outlined per patient and providing routine care including escorting clients to medical or other health appointment; social outings including the teaching of social skills and managing behaviour on site with the client.

Within ABI Adult Day program:

Provide Day client support
Lead education sessions with outside agencies and clients
Collaborate with other community ABI service providers
Encourage and support client transition to other community programs
Escort clients on social outings including the teaching of social skills and managing behavior on site with the client

Unit Accountabilities:

Implement behavioural and rehabilitation interventions and plans to inpatient ABI clients.
Report significant clinical findings to the RN on duty.
Implement ongoing assessments and collect data.
Provide client support including escorting clients to medical or other health appointment; social outings.
Teach clients supporting social skills as well as other education as required.
Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Service Planning and Delivery:

Provide educational opportunities, and ongoing support to role of Developmental Rehab Therapist.
Participate in team and/or hospital wide committees as requested.
Provide program statistics.

Other:

Implement programs that incorporate CPI Techniques
Participate in research and quality improvement activities
Present, promote and represent the ABI Service at conferences and other promotion events as required

At West Park Healthcare Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, an important part of living our values.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.

Our accessible employment practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. For further assistance please contact the Human Resources Department at extension 4637.