Rehabilitation Therapist

Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree/College diploma in psychology, health, social or behavioural sciences
• B.S.T. diploma and ABI certificate preferred
• Experience working with clients with challenging behaviours
• Ability to implement behavioural assessment and treatment programs
• Knowledge of behavioural techniques and crisis intervention and prevention
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated teaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to demonstrate a customer service philosophy
• Availability to work a flexible work schedule (Shift work required)
• Experience working with ABI clients preferred
• Evidence of good performance history and attendance record
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of West Park:  Excellence, Respect, Trust, Collaboration and Accountability
• Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement behavioural and rehabilitation interventions
• Coordinate client and program activities
• Provide and participate in educational activities
• Participate in research and quality improvement activities
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate where required in the revenue generating services of the Hospital
• Participate in team and/or hospital-wide committees
• Ensure client safety and manage ongoing behavioural issues and crises using CPI techniques
• Implement ongoing behaviour assessments and collect data