Rehabilitation Assistant, Forensic Mental Health

Rehabilitation Assistant, Forensic Mental Health - Minimum and Medium Security Units BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Coquitlam, BC

What you’ll do

• Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to develop/implement individualized rehabilitative treatment plans for patients by identifying patient strengths, limitations and functional level for program involvement. Work with team members in the regular evaluation of assigned programs with regard to patients’ assessed needs and progress, and modifies or changes programs as indicated, e.g., recommending suitability for programs. Utilize skills and knowledge to assess a patients condition and make in the moment adjustments to interventions in response to the patients current health status.
• Complete rehabilitation assignments within designated scope of practice and documents patient progress. Report observations of patients’ behavior and progress to therapist and Treatment Team
• Communicates concerns and/or changes to patients’ condition. Prepares individual discharge reports to meet department/organization documentation standards at the conclusion of each closed program by summarizing information focusing on patients’ life skills and independence levels and recommending appropriate community supports where available. Maintains outcome and workload measurement statistics.
• Work collaboratively with other Rehabilitation colleague, therapists and Treatment Team members to analyze the needs of target patient populations as a basis for new program development, standards and evaluation strategies by reviewing relevant literature and suggesting interventions that will support the achievement of desired treatment outcomes. Participates in the development of specific program curricula to address the functional level of the target population including researching, obtaining, and creating appropriate educational, testing, and other program materials to meet established program goals and objectives and evaluation processes under the guidance and supervision of the designated therapist
• Maintain work area and equipment by ensuring equipment and supplies, such as tools, materials and chemicals used in the program are stored appropriately and accounted for, arranging repairs as required, and assuming the responsibility for the purchase of supplies to support programs as required. Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment including mobility self-care aids and adaptive devices, and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff. Fabricate/repair adaptive devices such as splint straps under the direction of the designated therapist.

What you bring

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of recent, related education and training plus 2 years clinical experience.
• Food Safe Certificate
• Valid Class 4 BC Driver's License.

You will also have:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize the work
• Ability to teach
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type :Regu