Rehabilitation Assistant - Yellowknife, Canada - Government of the Northwest Territories

Government of the Northwest Territories

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Yellowknife, Canada

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Department Information:

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada's North.

The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.

Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information:

The Rehabilitation Assistant assists in the provision of services to patients of the Occupational Therapy Department under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and in accordance with the philosophy and strategic priorities of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA).

The Rehabilitation Assistant also provides research, analytical administrative support and program implementation for the physiotherapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

In addition, the Rehabilitation Assistant provides relief for the physiotherapy aide, occupational therapy aide and the rehabilitation clinical program assistants in their absence.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will deliver service in a safe, effective and efficient manner that ensures patients realize and maintain maximum functioning and independence within efficient publicly funded services.

This position will also provide administrative support when needed which may include scheduling and coordinating rehabilitation services based on the individual client needs and availability of services while being sensitive to geographical and cultural diversities.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of certification as an Occupational Therapy Aide or Rehabilitation Assistant from an accredited Canadian Institution or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

GNWT Inquiries:

Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel Extension 14106
Fax