Rehabilitation Assistant/yoga Therapy - Ottawa, Canada - FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services

FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services
FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services
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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Why FunctionAbility?
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Signing Bonus - up to $1500:

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Relocation Bonus (if applicable):

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Autonomy over schedule and flexibility:

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Education Funding:

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Self-directed funding for mental health, wellness and/or retirement savings funding:


  • Billing Application to allow you to bill and dictate notes while in the community:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid Staff Meetings
  • Paid Supervision from an RA director
  • Extended Health and Dental Benefits + Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Strong administrative/clinical/IT support
  • Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
  • Diverse Caseload
  • Exciting company events (including our wonderful annual Retreat)
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities:


Yoga:

  • Develop and lead oneonone inhome restorative yoga sessions.
  • Complete session notes and detailed progress reports for team review;
  • Sessions will incorporate unique needs of clients after a traumatic injury that impacts cognitive, emotional and or physical function.
  • Conduct gentle and restorative yoga or mindfulness/meditation sessions with the goal to improve selfregulation of the nervous system;
  • Sessions may also target goals related to balance, range of motion, strength and/or pain management, grounding / anxiety management, activation and depression management, and mindfulness skills and relaxation.

Rehabilitation Assistant:

  • Perform 1:1 therapy session in the community (ex: client's homes, work, gym, pool)
  • Implement light fitness or personal training programs in a gym, home, community or pool environment
  • Implement OT programming including cognitive rehabilitation programming and supporting clients towards independent living skills in their homes
  • Liaise with various community partners, medical and rehabilitation professionals who are also targeting pain, anxiety, and mood management through evidencebased practice.

Qualifications:


  • Motivated selfstarter with superior technical, verbal and written communication skills;
  • Strong analytical and report writing ability;
  • Computer skills (i.e. ability to work in MS Word and Outlook);
  • Great interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with different personality types;
  • A minimum of 2 years experience;
  • Kinesiology degree OR Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant certificate from a recognized Community College, or other equivalent is an asset
  • Knowledge of the rehabilitation approach to patient care and the roles of OT, PT and SLP
  • Experience with rehabilitation services (hospital, clinic, community), pool therapy and/or personal training certifications are all assets and;
  • Access to an automobile

Who Are We?
We are proud to continue to be an award-winning accredited company starting with
Rehabilitation Company of the Year (2014),
Consumer Choice Award and most recently
Business Achievement Award (2019)

FunctionAbility is one of Ontario's leading providers of multidisciplinary rehabilitation services.

We provide expert assessment and treatment services province-wide to people who suffered traumatic and acquired neurological injuries and severe orthopedic injuries.

We are proud of our supportive vibrant culture and our amazing therapists who continue to provide focus and individualized care for our clients

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Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Experience:


  • Rehabilitation Assistant/Yoga therapy: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Kinesiology degree OR Physiotherapy/Occ. Therapy Ass. cert. (preferred)

Work Location:
On the road
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