Rehabilitation Assistant, Forensic Mental Health - Port Coquitlam, Canada - BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

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Port Coquitlam, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Rehabilitation Assistant, Forensic Mental Health, Minimum and Medium Security Units

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Vancouver, BC

What you'll do

Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to develop/implement individualized rehabilitative treatment plans for patients by identifying patient strengths, limitations and functional level for program involvement.

Work with team members in the regular evaluation of assigned programs with regard to patients' assessed needs and progress, and modifies or changes programs as indicated, e.g., recommending suitability for programs.

Utilize skills and knowledge to assess a patients condition and make in the moment adjustments to interventions in response to the patients current health status.

Complete rehabilitation assignments within designated scope of practice and documents patient progress. Report observations of patients' behavior and progress to therapist and Treatment Team. Communicate concerns and/or changes to patients' condition.

Prepare individual discharge reports to meet department/organization documentation standards at the conclusion of each closed program by summarizing information focusing on patients' life skills and independence levels and recommending appropriate community supports where available.

Maintain outcome and workload measurement statistics.

Work collaboratively with other Rehabilitation colleague, therapists and Treatment Team members to analyze the needs of target patient populations as a basis for new program development, standards and evaluation strategies by reviewing relevant literature and suggesting interventions that will support the achievement of desired treatment outcomes.

Participate in the development of specific program curricula to address the functional level of the target population including researching, obtaining, and creating appropriate educational, testing, and other program materials to meet established program goals and objectives and evaluation processes under the guidance and supervision of the designated therapist.

Maintain work area and equipment by ensuring equipment and supplies, such as tools, materials and chemicals used in the program are stored appropriately and accounted for, arranging repairs as required, and assuming the responsibility for the purchase of supplies to support programs as required.

Clean, disinfect and maintain equipment including mobility self-care aids and adaptive devices, and report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff. Fabricate/repair adaptive devices such as splint straps under the direction of the designated therapist.

What you bring

Qualifications:

Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of recent, related education and training plus 2 years clinical experience.

Food Safe Certificate
Valid Class 4 BC Driver's License.

You will also have

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to deal with others effectively
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Ability to organize the work
Ability to teach
Ability to operate related equipment
Ability to understand role and scope of an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist and how the Rehabilitation Assistant role relates to it
Ability to implement programs delegated by a therapist
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.

Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.

Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.

PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

Job Type:
Regular, Full-Time

Wage:
$31.58/hour

Location: 70 Colony Farm Road, Port Coquitlam BC, V3C 5X9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday,
Requisition # 165446E

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