Behavioural Interventionist - Seniors Health
Core
Support staff and caregivers in managing unmanaged responsive behaviours in seniors with dementia, mental health, or neurological conditions in acute care settings.
Role type
Senior clinical interventionist (seniors health)
Builds
Individualized transitional care plans and standardized risk assessments for patient discharge
Domain
Healthcare / Geriatrics / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Behavioral assessment, care plan development, staff coaching, transition planning, risk assessment, data tracking, inter-professional collaboration
Preferred skills
Gerontology certification, experience with delirium/BPSD, Gently persuasive approach certification
Technologies
Statistical reporting systems
Responsibilities
Conduct behavioural assessments per Alzheimer Society guidelines, identify triggers for responsive behaviours, implement and evaluate behavioural interventions, provide patient-specific education and training to staff, manage patient transitions to community services, maintain accurate documentation and monthly statistics, participate in care conferences and quality improvement projects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC