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BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT WORKER (25-0000692)

Bargaining Unit: UNIFOR-HOSPITAL
Status: Temporary Part Time
Department: Palliative & Transitional Care Services
Site: St. Joseph's Hospital
Shifts: Days/Nights including Weekends
Rate of Pay: $28.884 - $29.493 per hour

The Behavioural Support Worker works under the close supervision of the Nursing and Rehabilitation teams, providing individualized support to clients with responsive behaviours and respecting their physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs and preferences. The Behavioural Support Worker is an active member of the Interprofessional Team, assisting in the planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of individualized client-focused plans of care.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Developmental Services Worker diploma or equivalent combination of education from a recognized college program and experience with clients with responsive behaviours

• Demonstrated experience and interest in working with individuals with acquired brain injury, including those with responsive behaviours or personal expressions

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities relative to the situation and scope of practice

• Demonstrated commitment to client centered care

• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently, with minimal supervision

• Experience and proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office, Meditech, Intranet/Internet and other software applications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team player

• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

Assets:

• Certification relevant to practice setting (i.e. Acquired Brain Injury), including training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) and U-First is an asset

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is an asset

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

• Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.