Marymound
Description
COMPETITION # PCP 26-045
POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, PART-TIME (24 Hours Bi-Weekly) (Evenings, Weekends)
Paramedics are responsible for the medical assessment, care, safety, support and transition of youth in a secure or semi-secure, short term stabilization unit.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs assessments, and therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and interventions in accordance with Child & Family Services, Residential Licensing Standards and Primary Care Paramedic occupational profile and professional standards of practice.
- Provides medical treatment as required including physical and mental assessments, monitoring vitals, administering medication, skin and wound care, etc., and acts as a medical liaison with external medical and care providers.
- Participates in the facilitation of medical clearance and discharge of youth to and from the unit.
- Develops a strong therapeutic relationship with youth to support treatment milieu and role model healthy relationships.
- Recommends resources and provides referrals to address identified health concerns.
- Supports the development of treatment plans in consultation with a multi-disciplinary team, youth, and parent(s)/guardian(s);
- Provides educational information regarding addiction, harm reduction, and health promotion issues to youth, parents, and guardians and staff.
- Prepares clear and concise reports of relevant observations and evaluation of care, including medical charts and health records to ensure continuity of quality service, communication and client documentation.
- Participate in treatment reviews and team meetings to provide information regarding client progress.
- Maintains equipment and conducts quality control testing on a regular basis.
- Assists in the day-to-day tasks/routines in managing the unit, including direct support of the youth, as required.
- Demonstrates an active commitment towards professional growth and advancement through participation in training, workshops, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Accredited Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Program Certificate; current license to practice as a Primary Care Paramedic within the Province of Manitoba is required.
- Valid First Aid/CPR is required.
- Minimum one year of relevant working experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in assessment and intervention techniques related to co-occurring disorders including those related to mental health and substance use from a harm reduction approach.
- Ability to apply critical thinking during stressful situations.
- Ability to independently interpret and apply protocols in response to clinical situations.
- Must be comfortable and competent in crisis de-escalation and behaviour management.
- Mental health/crisis training certifications including NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and/or ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) would be considered an asset.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Vulnerable Sector checks.
- Clear Child Abuse Registry and satisfactory Prior Contact checks.
- Knowledge of indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth.
- Basic computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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