Position summary :
The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out delegated patient treatment as prescribed by the Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Kinesiologists and assists the therapists in patient-related activities.
Responsibilities includes
- Conducts individual and group therapy sessions under the direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT) and / or Physiotherapist (PT) and / or Kinesiologist (Kin).
- Monitors and progresses patient’s therapy program as needed within the range directed by the OT and / or PT and / or Kinesiologist.
- Transfers, and ambulates patients, and supervises exercise programs as assigned by the OT and / or PT and / or Kinesiologist.
- Positions patients and performs range of motion exercises directed and assigned by the OT and / or PT and / or Kinesiologist.
- Trains and instructs patients in completing Activities of Daily Living under the supervision of the OT.
- Assembles and installs assistive technology and devices and trains patients in their use under the direction of the OT.
- Provides assistance to the OT / PT / Kin during treatment.
- Prepares and applies modalities as directed by the OT / PT / Kin.
- Transports patients to and from the therapy area.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications / experience :
- Graduate from a recognized Occupational Therapist Assistant / Physiotherapist Assistant program
- Experience in a Rehabilitation / Complex Continuing Care or Acute Care Hospital preferred
- Previous experience working with seniors in a healthcare setting under the direction of an OT / PT / Kin an asset
- Demonstrated experience with geriatric, neurological and MSK conditions
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Effective verbal and written communication to successfully work with all levels of the organization
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
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