Within the context of a client and family centred model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.



Reporting to the Leader, Inner City Youth Program and receiving day-to-day supervision from the Occupational Therapist, the Mental Health Rehabilitation Assistant provides a variety of physical, emotional, social, and advocacy supports, facilitates learning of life skills and community integration activities to clients in the program in a community health setting.

Works collaboratively with the interprofessional team members in the development of individualized recovery plans; monitors the functioning levels of the client through the application of current principles of recovery-based mental health and addiction care and general knowledge of psychiatric disorders; assesses potential emergency situations and makes necessary interventions as required; and establishes, maintains and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect. Assists in maintaining a safe environment for clients and the team. Participates in team meetings, engages in team planning and quality improvement activities, and maintains and updates own knowledge.

Education
Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus one year of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience working with youth and young adults with mental health and addictions in a community setting.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.

Knowledge of adult learning techniques.

Knowledge of, and ability to do, various arts and crafts, handicrafts, and sports activities.

Ability to develop, organize, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate individual and group activities.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and members of the interdisciplinary team and others.

Able to establish and maintain rapport with clients

Able to observe and recognize changes in clients

Able to work with marginalized youth and young adult population

Ability to observe and analyze problems.

Ability to teach.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to supervise.

Ability to organize work.

Ability to operate related equipment.

In consultation with interprofessional team members, prepares, carries out group and evaluates individual activities to meet the clients' physical, cognitive and psycho-social needs. Activities may include: exercise, self-care training, life skills training, current events, community integration and other therapeutic activities. Demonstrates and instructs the techniques of related activities and communicates activity plans with other disciplines. Reports back to therapist(s) or other appropriate team member any changes in clients' condition.

In consultation with interprofessional team members, plans and conducts group interventions using a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet clients' physical, social, cultural and psychological needs.

Coordinates, prepares and carries out client outings. Ensures the safety and well being of clients in their home and community environments.

Documents first-hand observations regarding clients' status by recording observations on client record, flow sheet forms and/or incident reports as required. Reports observations concerning clients' status to designated therapist or appropriate team member.

Cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment or equipment needs to designated therapist. Assists the designated therapist in maintaining equipment by carrying out minor adjustments and identifying and reporting operational problems.

Maintains established inventory lists, levels of supplies and equipment and replaces stock in accordance with program procedures.

Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs, and demonstrates related client specific techniques colleagues and students as required.

Fabricates adaptive devices under the direction of the designated therapist by cutting out material, sewing items, assembling parts and/or making alterations as required.

Assists in fostering a pleasant, stimulating and inviting environment, through encouraging client participation and activity, such as providing seasonally relevant activities.

Records workload statistics or other related information as required.

Participates in staff meetings, team conferences, in-service education programs and presentations, and attends related courses.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.