Reactivation Worker

**Reactivation Worker**:
Competition #

3414

Job Title

Reactivation Worker

Department

Acute Inpatient Psychiatry

Status

Temporary

June 2023 to December 2023

Work Type

Part-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

Days

Bilingualism Required

N/A

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

RLHC-ONA Paramedical

Salary Information

$25.58 to $29.44 //hr

Application Closing Date

June 7, 2023

**KEY FUNCTION**:
Engage and motivate patients to participate in-group activities, to promote interpersonal efficacy, life skill development and trauma informed recovery from mental health and addiction diagnoses.

**REPORTING**:
Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, Acute In-Patient Psychiatry.

**DUTIES**:

- Assist the clinical team in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
- Instruct and guide patients through recommended treatment and activity programs both individually and in groups.
- Work collaboratively with the clinical team to best meet the unit and patient’s needs.
- Implement and guide patients through recommended treatment and activity programs both individually and in groups as 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.).
- Instruct the patient in the use of equipment, and adaptive devices as directed by the therapist.
- Assist with patient referrals and/or patient scheduling in accordance with unit practices under the direction of the therapist.
- Maintain an inventory of equipment, devices and materials; ensure cleanliness and tidiness of equipment and environment.
- Maintain a safe environment by caring for equipment breakdowns, remove hazards, complete maintenance requisitions and notify therapist.
- Document patient intervention in the health record as per unit requirements.
- Report observation of patient’s behaviour, progress and concerns to the assigning therapist.
- Work collaboratively with the clinical team to best meet the unit or patient’s needs.
- Maintain relevant statistical information.
- Assist the clinical team in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic 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 two (2) year Diploma in a related health care field, from an accredited college.
- Current Certificate as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA), or a Rehabilitation Assistant is preferred.
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a health care environment.

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Demonstrated training and knowledge of mental health and addiction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of recovery and patient-centered approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to assist in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct and guide patients through recommended treatment and activity programs both individually and in groups.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
- Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
- Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
- Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

**PERSONAL SUITABILITY**:

- Successful criminal reference check is required for vulnerable sector.
- Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
- Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
- Ability to travel between local sites.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
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