Rehabilitation Assistant 6M Medicine (Job ID: 8698)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out assigned patient care treatment as prescribed by the Physiotherapist (PT)/Occupational Therapist (OT) and assists the therapist(s) with record keeping, work scheduling, and client related activities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare, organize and conduct group activities with patients as assigned;
- Prepare, conduct and follow through on individual therapeutic functions with patients as assigned;
- Report to Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse pertinent information regarding patients;
- Transport patients as required;
- Facilitate groups for therapeutic exercise;
- Provide groups to ensure socialization and mental stimulation e.g. current events, discussions and games (trivial pursuit, spelling bees, etc.);
- Provide groups to maintain life skills, e.g. baking, woodwork, gardening and crafts;
- Provide groups for patients with special needs e.g. low vision, sensory stimulation, breakfast and lunch programs;
- Read medical records of patients in order to assist in implementing treatment under the supervision of the Director, Patient Care or delegate;
- Participate in wheelchair inspection program.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary diploma from a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant program (e.g. combination OTA/PTA Program).
- Current BLS certification required or within 3 months of hire.
- Knowledge/experience with neurologically impaired patients, orthopaedic patients, wheelchairs, wound care and splinting preferred.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Must have excellent working knowledge of the English Language both verbal and written.
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to provide support to multi-disciplinary team.
- Must be able to prioritize and organize duties, and work well independently.
- Must be able to provide patient care in both group and individual settings.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of bending, transferring, assisting and supporting patients.
- Good attendance record.