Physiotherapy Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Deer Lodge Centre

Deer Lodge Centre

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 358446

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
May 6, 2024

City:
Winnipeg

Employer:
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site:
Deer Lodge Centre

Department / Unit:
Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy

Job Stream:
Clinical Support

Union:

CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 01/03/2025

Reason for Term:
Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days

Work Arrangement:
In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary:
$20.090, $20.694, $21.314, $21.952, $22.612, $23.291

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Position Overview:

Directly accountable to the Manager of Physiotherapy and under the direction of the Staff Physiotherapists, the Physiotherapy Assistant assists with patient care using the treatment philosophies of the Physiotherapy Department.

Also required to care for, and maintain, the physiotherapy equipment and supplies and for ensuring a clean, tidy and safe work place.

Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g. utilizing personal, protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifies their Manager or their designates (i.e. supervisors) of all occurrences, injuries illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co
- workers, or any others who enter the premises.

Experience:

Experience in patient/resident care.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Successful completion of secondary school education according to provincial standards or equivalency.
Possession of recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills:

Demonstrates knowledge and support of:
The vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the Deer Lodge Centre.
The Deer Lodge Centre's Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct.
Personal Health Information Act, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
Knowledge of patient/resident care.
Ability to listen to and observe changes in the patient/resident's condition and report to the physiotherapist.
Ability to follow instructions precisely.
Ability to exercise patience and tact in the performance of duties.
Ability to follow onthejob training procedures in order to learn duties.
Ability to effectively communicate with all people encountered.
Courteous, reliable, alert and cooperative.
Interest in helping people.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position.
May be required to work extended hours.
May involve exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.
May encounter aggressive and/or agitated patients/residents/staff/visitors.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.

The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.