Clinical Behaviour Response Specialist

2 months ago

Greater Sudbury, Canada Health Sciences North Full time

**Clinical Behaviour Response Specialist**:
Competition #

6891

Job Title

Clinical Behaviour Response Specialist

Department

Behavioural Support Outreach Service

Status

Temporary (Decmeber 2024 to March 2025)

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

Days

Bilingualism Required

No

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

North East Specialized Geriatric Centre ONA Paramedical

Salary Information

$39.95 - $48.90 / hour

Application Closing Date

Novemebr 27, 2024

**KEY FUNCTION**:
Provide specialized geriatric assessment and focused behavioural intervention in order to meet the needs of older adults presenting with responsive behaviours. Provide support and education on behavioural strategies to health care providers in the community and hospital setting to improve patient management and outcomes, and support transitions from acute care to community and long term care.

**REPORTING**:
Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, North East Specialized Geriatric Services.

**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 while in acute care or in community setting, and when preparing to transition from one care setting to another (i.e. hospital to community or long-term care (LTC)).
- Monitor and supervise individuals with dementia, neuro-cognitive decline, and complex medical needs with responsive behaviours.
- Manage responsive behaviours through person-centered care plans to enhance successful transitions.
- Evaluate the effect of treatment and approach to care and recommend an alternative approach as required.
- Work collaboratively with the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Integrated Response Team, North East Specialized Geriatric Centre teams and community providers to provide recommendations to formal and informal caregivers.
- Assess patients in their natural setting by following the program’s standardized procedures and protocols.
- Use standardized assessment tools to assess client and caregiver status, including assessment of risk, behaviour, cognition, delirium, depression, and anxiety.
- Follow procedures for clinical documentation, data collection, and report-writing.
- Document clinical details of client contacts in electronic database; write reports and letters to physicians or care providers, and maintain client files to include all correspondence and reports.
- Monitor and track performance indicators and statistics in order to meet program requirements based on funding agreements.
- Develop group and individual psycho-educational and skill-building training programs.
- Keep abreast of new research and literature in the field of dementia, age-related disorders, behavioural psychology, and other related fields of study.
- Participate in the supervision of student placements and foster a learning environment.
- 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.
- Master’s degree in a health-related field 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’ 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 behavioural, communication, and theoretical principles of behaviour management, risk management, and assessment in acute care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of geriatric assessment tools (e.g. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), CMAI, Clinical Frailty Scale, CAM, Barthel Index, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Trails Making Test, Geriatric Depression Scale and Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia).
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