Reactivation Worker

6 months ago


Greater Sudbury, Canada Health Sciences North Full time

**Reactivation Worker (Surgical Inpatient Unit)**:
Competition #

4586

Job Title

Reactivation Worker (Surgical Inpatient Unit)

Department

Surgical Inpatient Unit

Status

Permanent

Work Type

Part-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

As assigned

Bilingualism Required

Yes

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

RLHC-ONA Paramedical

Salary Information

25.58 to 29.44

Application Closing Date

Posted Until Filled

**KEY FUNCTION**:
Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for the patients through engagement and interaction.

**REPORTING**:
Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Surgical Inpatient Unit.

**DUTIES**:

- Assist the clinical team in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
- Assist with patient referrals in accordance of unit practices under the direction of a therapist or nurse.
- Work collaboratively with the clinical team to best meet the unit and patient’s needs.
- Implement and guide patients through their recommended treatments and activity programming (e.g. receive and prepare patients for treatment, activities of daily living, walking program, transfers, and communication skills etc.).
- Document all patient interventions in the health record as per unit requirements.
- Instruct patients on proper use of equipment and adaptive devices as directed by therapist or nurse.
- Maintain inventory of equipement, devices and materials; ensure cleanliness and tidiness of equipment and environement.
- Maintain a safe environment by caring for equipment breakdowns, removing hazards, completing maintenance requisitions and notify therapist/nurse.
- Report observations of patients behaviours, progress or concerns to therapist or nurse.
- 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 health care field, from an accredited college.
- Current Certificate as an Occupational Therapist (OTA), Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA), or a Rehabilitation Assistant is 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 a health care environment.
- Experience working in a surgical department is preferred.

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of surgical patients.
- Demonstrated training and knowledge of adult and geriatric syndromes.
- Demonstrated knowedge of recovery and patient-centered approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to assist in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
- Demonstratied ability to instruct and guide patients through recommended treatment and activity programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in general health care and community resources.
- Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
- 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) and patient information systems.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.
- 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 Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
- Demonstrated ability to take direction, show initiative, and be self-directred as required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform with mínimal supervision; to prioritize duties.
- 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.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING


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