Rehabilitation Assistant - HI Med/Surg/Heart Health - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services
About the Opportunity
Under the direction of the Program Manager, and under the supervision of therapists, the Rehabilitation Assistant, as an active member of the patient care team, works with individuals, families and groups to help educate and promote movement, occupation, and function. Working collaboratively with their team, the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for the safe and proficient delivery of interventions that have been assigned by the therapists for patients coping with limitations in movement and daily function. The Rehabilitation Assistant also checks and cleans equipment, maintains treatment and storage areas and may order necessary supplies. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.
About You
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Graduation from a recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program OR Completion of a recognized combined Occupational Therapy (OTA) and Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) College programs required
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Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLSC)
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Ability to communicate well with both patients and their families and staff
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Good interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively with team members
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Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels
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Knowledge of proper body mechanics
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Demonstrate basic computer skills
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Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
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Permanent Full Time; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
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Requires work over a 7-day per week schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Compensation and Benefits
$25.84 - $30.85 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Job Segment:
Medical, Rehabilitation, Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Healthcare