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Nurse
The nurse assures the responsibility of an aggregate of nursing care according to the bio-psychosocial needs of the beneficiaries or a group of people entrusted to her.
A nurse also plans, dispenses and evaluates teaching to the users, their families and to group of people. She participates in research with the aim of the promoting health and the prevention of illnesses. At last, she must hold a permit from the O.I.I.Q.
Carlos Venegas talks about his work as a nurse
"What I like about the Douglas is its commitment to innovation and excellence. Research and teaching are an integral part of clinical practice, and I think that in the future, there will be even more opportunity to grow. At the Douglas, I know that I can always count on the support of my immediate superior when it comes to enhancing my contribution in my unit."
Psychologist
According to the specific rules of the profession, the psychologist designs and performs evaluation, orientation, consultation and psychological treatment activities adapted to the individual and collective needs of the beneficiaries.
The psychologist must have a Master's degree in psychology.
Camillo Zacchia talks about his work as a psychologist
"Psycholgists at the Douglas play a very important role in the evaluation and treatment of the psychopathology. Here, we have psychologists who are researchers and who evaluate treatments and practices. Other psychologists are involved in management. It's very stimulating because you learn a lot by sharing with your colleagues and interdisciplinary teams. I also enjoy the variety of the people we provide care to: children, adults and seniors."
Occupational therapist
The occupational therapist evaluates functional abilities. He also:
Determines and puts into place a treatment and intervention program- Develops or maintains aptitudes
- Compensates for incapacities, diminishes situational handicaps
- Adapts the environment to favour optimal autonomy
- Participates in clinical teaching
Sylvie Laplante, Occupational Therapist since 1989
"As an Occupational Therapist, I find the mental health milieu interesting for its diversified type of clientele. If I were to physically help the victim of an accident, I would not be asked to worry about his state of mind but in a mental health Institute, the person is considered as a whole. At the Douglas, I was able to develop an expertise on the parent-child relationship, on how the parent reacts with a child suffering from mental illness and how does the child perceive his parent’s reaction? At the Douglas, we are very independent, professionally. Our skills are being recognized and respected: the patients are being referred systematically. Other professionals have trust in our capacities."
Social worker
Maureen Stafford, is a social worker at the Douglas Institute. She talks about her work with a multidisciplinary team composed of a nurse, psychologist, and occupational therapist.
She is responsible for finding the right residences and resources to best meet her clients' needs.
Physiotherapist
The physiotherapist evaluates the patient and complete a thorough assessment of his/her condition. He also:
- Develops a diagnosis and plan individualized goals and treatment plans
- Make the interventions that will help the patient optimize his functional output
Different treatments
- Manual Techniques
- Electrotherapy
- Exercise prescription
- Treatment of neurological conditions
- Strengthening exercises, stretching exercises, balance retraining exercises, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises, movement co-ordination exercises, endurance exercises, gait retraining and general conditioning exercises
