Reactivation Worker

KEY FUNCTION:

Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment through the provision of therapeutic intervention and engagement with the patients and inter-professional team. Provide care to patients in acute care.

REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Coordinator, Hospital to Home.

DUTIES:

1. Assist the clinical team in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
2. Instruct and guide patients through recommended treatment and activity programs both individually and in groups.
3. Work collaboratively with the clinical team to best meet the unit and/or patient needs.
4. Implement and guide patients through recommended treatment and activity programs both individually and in groups directed by the therapist (e.g., receive and prepare patients for treatment, assist with treatment modalities, activities of daily living, walking program and transfers, communication skills etc.).
5. Instruct the patient in the use of equipment, and adaptive devices as directed by the therapist.
6. Assist with patient’s referrals and/or patient scheduling in accordance with unit practices under the direction of the therapist.
7. Maintain an inventory of equipment, devices and materials; ensure cleanliness and tidiness of equipment and environment.
8. Maintain a safe environment by resolving equipment breakdowns, removing hazards, and completing maintenance requisitions.
9. Document patient intervention in the health record as per unit requirements.
10. Report observation of patient’s behaviour, progress, and concerns to assigned therapist.
11. Work collaboratively with the clinical team to best meet the unit and patients’ needs.
12. Provide care during transition from acute care to Alternate Level of Care (ALC).
13. Maintain relevant statistical information.
14. Assist the clinical team in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
15. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
16. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
17. Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.
18. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
19. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
20. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
21. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

1. Minimum of a two (2) year Diploma in a related health care field, from an accredited college.
2. Current Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA), or a Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate is required.
3. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a within a health care environment.
2. Recent working experience working with the elderly and their care givers is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of community support services, home and community care, rehabilitative services, adult day programs and other social services.
2. Demonstrated ability to assist in development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
3. Demonstrated ability to instruct and guide patients through recommended treatment and activity programs both individually and groups.
4. Demonstrated good judgment, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of available mobility equipment and its use.
6. Demonstrated ability to safely handle and maintain equipment.
7. Demonstrated ability to learn how to safely manage patients with medical equipment (e.g. invasive lines, oxygen tubing, telemetry/cardiac monitor, and chest tubes).
8. Demonstrated knowledge of patient monitoring alarms.
9. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
10. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
11. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
12. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
13. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
14. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
15. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients.
3. Demonstrated ability to take direction, show initiative, and be self-directed as required.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
5. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
6. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
7. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
8. Ability to travel between local sites.
9. Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours as required.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.