Rehabilitation Assistant

Title of the Job: Rehabilitation Assistant

Location: Hamilton, ON

Job Description: QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapist Assistant 2-year diploma program
• PTA/OTA certification recognized by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) required
• Demonstrated interest and proficiency in both Physiotherapist Assistant/Occupational Therapist roles with defined populations required
• Demonstrated ability to function within an interprofessional team managing competing demands from multiple assigning therapists and units required
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to work to full scope of the assistant role in both OTA and PTA capacit required
• Minimum of three and up to six months of clinical experience required
• Two years experience in a hospital or clinic environment working with clients with orthopaedic, rheumatic, neurological, respiratory and geriatric conditions preferred
• Ability to communicate with an elderly and/or frail population
• CPR certificate
• Familiarity with various computer applications i.e. MS Word, internet, patient registration systems
• Physical ability for the regular use of therapy equipment i.e. wheelchairs, bariatric chairs, mechanical lifts, weights
• Ability to function effectively within a team and manage competing demands
• Must be capable of performing all related duties i.e. lifting, transferring patients, walking with and portering patients
• Good work performance and a good attendance record are essential
• An updated resume must accompany the application
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES
Some duties include the following:

• Assists the registered therapist with transfer and mobility training and subsequent promotion of independence in mobility and transfers by following through with the recommendations of the therapists
• Follows through with ADL retraining at the recommendations of the Occupational Therapist to maximize client independence
• Assists the therapist in the collection of data for use in the assessment and reassessment process
• Administers specific modalities and treatment programs at the instruction of the Physiotherapist, including ice/heat, hydrotherapy, TENS, intermittent compression and pulmonary hygiene programs
• Follows pulmonary hygiene programs developed by the Physiotherapist
• Reinforces education programs under the direction of the therapists regarding energy conservation, use of assistive devices, joint protection, posture, etc.
• Monitors/observes the client’s response to treatment, documenting effects and informing the therapist of any positive or adverse effects
• Completes workload statistics
• Provides general housekeeping tasks such as keeping therapy equipment and space clean and maintaining inventory
• Attends staff meetings
• Provides clerical assistance when requested, and other related duties as assigned by the Manager

WAGE RATE
Hourly: $30.57…$31.92$33.27 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

Company Name: St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Salary:

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