About this role
The rehab assistant will be responsible for assisting patients who have been discharged from hospital or who are living at home, with various illnesses, impairments and injuries. The rehab assistant will provide treatment to patients under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist. Treatment programs may include but are not limited to walking programs, transfer training, strengthening and endurance training, cognitive rehab, ADL programs and pool therapy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following depending on work assignment:
• Implements rehabilitation program with the client as directed by the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist
• Promotes maximum independence of the client in the home, in the community, and at work to support re-integration into the community
• Implements exercise programs as directed
• Implements behavioral interventions with the client as directed
• Facilitates and supervises activities of daily living as directed
• Facilitates and implements social re-integration as directed
• Facilitates and implements educational and vocational re-integration as directed
• Facilitates and implements cognitive therapy programs as directed
• Promotes and implements leisure activities as directed
• Attends case conferences and team meetings as required
• Drives client as directed (with valid insurance coverage)
• Understands and implements infection prevention practice
• Participates in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
• Adheres to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
• Participates in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
• Completes other tasks as requested
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Rehab Assistant reports to the Director Therapy & Rehabilitation, Manager of Rehab or designate as appropriate.
Education
Completion of a recognized Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Rehabilitation Assistant College Program. Will also consider a university degree in Kinesiology or similar degree in health care.
Experience
OTA/PTA education is an asset, job experience specific to acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and musculoskeletal injuries, WSIB and auto insurance is an asset.
Other Skills and Abilities
Enjoy dealing with people and working in a fast-paced customer service environment. Strong communication (oral and written) and customer service skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent manner. Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team. Ability to be self-directed and take direction. Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and proficiency with secure email. Commitment to continual learning. Valid driver’s license.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
The Rehab Assistant must demonstrate ongoing competency in completing all duties and responsibilities of this job description, in response to changes by the regulating body, as well as agreed upon specific goals and objectives.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with a formal review if required. Input will be sought from employees and consultants at the branch and National Service Centre as applicable.
Other facts
About Bayshore
At Bayshore, we believe in creating special moments for our clients each and every day, whether at the bedside, on the phone or in the clinic. These moments touch the lives of our clients and our employees, and they guide the way we run our business. These moments inspire, change and encourage us. They are what we call the Bayshore difference.
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the country’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a Canadian-owned company.
With over 100 locations across the country, including home care offices, pharmacies and infusion clinics, Bayshore has more than 13,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. See what some of our clients have to say about their experience with Bayshore. We have been a recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies award since 2006.
Chez Bayshore, nous croyons en la création de moments spéciaux pour nos clients, chaque jour, que ce soit à leur chevet, au téléphone ou dans une clinique. Nous cherchons à améliorer la qualité de vie, la dignité et l’autonomie de tous les Canadiens, en fournissant des plans de soins personnalisés et des solutions qui permettent à nos clients de rester dans le confort de leur propre foyer.
Bayshore, une entreprise exclusivement canadienne, est l’un des plus importants fournisseurs de services de santé à domicile et en milieu communautaire au Canada. Avec plus de 100 établissements à travers le pays, y compris des succursales dédiées à la prestation de soins à domicile, des pharmacies et des cliniques de perfusion, Bayshore compte au-delà de 13 000 employés et prodigue des soins à plus de 350 000 clients.
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What you'll do
- The Rehab Assistant will assist patients with rehabilitation programs under the direction of Occupational and Physiotherapists. Responsibilities include implementing treatment programs, promoting client independence, and facilitating social and vocational reintegration.
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