The Rehabilitation Assistant assumes various duties including carrying out assigned Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy) activities / interventions specific to their area of training; collecting client information; maintaining equipment and preparing treatment areas; and performing administrative and other related duties. Work location will be between Community Hospital and Western Hospital.
Duties include:
- orient client to the treatment area, including relevant policies;
- assist with client programs as directed by a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist;
- prepare equipment / materials in the treatment areas for client cares;
- demonstrate awareness of safety issues related to clients, staff and caregivers;
- organize and deliver group treatment programs;
- participate as a team member in client care;
- document and record client information as assigned by the supervising therapist;
- maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies;
- maintain daily and monthly workload measurement data as per MIS guidelines;
- other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must have successful completion of Grade 12 and must have a diploma from a recognized Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Assistant program with training specific to Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
- Applicants must have good interpersonal and communication skills and good organizational skills.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required.
- Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record.
- Successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal records check prior to beginning employment
Other Qualifications:
- Previous working experience in a rehabilitation setting or as direct caregiver would be an asset.
- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.
Salary Range: $28.43 – $30.79 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours Bi-weekly / Days / Possible Weekends.
Posting ID: 170287-0925WHPI
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Pay: $28.43-$30.79 per hour
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
