Clinical Behaviour Response Specialist - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Health Sciences North

Health Sciences North

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Clinical Behaviour Response Specialist (Reactivation Care):
Competition #

5475

Job Title

Clinical Behaviour Response Specialist (Reactivation Care)

Department

Acute and Reactivation Care

Status

Permanent

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

As assigned

Bilingualism Required

Yes

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

RLHC-ONA Paramedical

Salary Information

$ $47.48 / hour

Application Closing Date

April 24th, 2024

KEY FUNCTION:

Provided specialized geriatric inpatient services to older adults with responsive behaviours and their caregivers.

Provide assessment, and focused behavioural intervention in order to meet the needs of older adult patients with responsive behaviours and the needs of their caregivers during transitions in care.

REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Acute and Reactivation Care Centre.

DUTIES:

Determine the causes and triggers of responsive behaviours by using specialized assessment tools, observation, and interviews with individuals, family, and care providers to make recommendations for treatment and management.
Implement behavioural treatment plans and interventions for older adults with responsive behaviours who are preparing to transition from one environment to another.
Monitor and supervise individuals with dementia and complex medical needs with responsive behaviours.
Reduce the amount of responsive behaviours through personcentered care plans to enhance successful transitions.
Evaluate the effect of treatment/approach to care; recommend an alternative approach as required.
Work collaboratively to support and provide education to caregivers and community partners throughout transitions in order to manage responsive behaviours and symptoms.
Assess patients in an inpatient setting by following the program's standardized procedures and protocols.
Use standardized assessment tools to assess client and caregiver status, including assessment of behaviour, risk, cognition, delirium, depression, and anxiety.
Follow procedures for clinical documentation, data collection, and report writing.
Document clinical details in Meditech and In-Patient Charts; prepare reports to physicians and clinicians.
Develop group and individual psychoeducational and skillbuilding training programs.
Integrate and link services and foster effective working relationships across the continuum of service delivery.
Keep abreast of new research and literature in the field of dementia, agerelated disorders, behavioural psychology, and other related fields of study.
Participate in the supervision of student placements and foster a learning environment.
Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
Determine and align improvement projects with HSN's Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in a health related field, from an accredited university.
Registered Health Care Professional with current Certificate of Registration in good standing with an applicable regulatory college is preferred.
Advanced training in specialized geriatrics is required.
Current Certifications in Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment, and Social (PIECES), Gentle Persuasion Approaches (GPA), and Montessori Methods for Dementia are required.
Ministry of Labour "Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps" training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in specialized geriatrics, with a minimum of six (6) months' experience working with clients who display responsive behaviours.
Training or recent experience in conducting geriatric assessments, cognitive assessments and functional analysis is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge of theoretical principles of behaviour management, risk management, and assessment
Demonstrated knowledge of geriatric assessment tools (e.g. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Trails Making Test, Geriatric Depression Scale and Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia).
Demonstrated ability to work with geriatric patients with significant functional and cognitive deficits.
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical, sociobehavioural, and fundamental biomedical sciences relevant to geriatric syndromes and geriatric prac