Rehabilitation Assistant - Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada - FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services

FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services

Verified Company

Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Why FunctionAbility?
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Autonomy over schedule and flexibility:

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New Education Funding:

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

NEW Billing Application to allow you to bill and dictate notes while in the community:
Competitive compensation
Paid Staff Meetings
Paid monthly Supervision from an experienced 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

What do you need to be successful?

Kinesiology degree or Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant diploma from a recognized community college, or other equivalent
Two years of relevant Rehabilitation Assistant experience
Knowledge of the rehabilitation approach to client 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
Excellent computer skills (i.e. ability to work in MS Word and Outlook)
Great interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work with different personality types
A valid Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle

Please note you will be fully supported by Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers and other allied health professionals.

What is a day in the life of a FA Rehabilitation Assistant?

Perform 1:1 therapy sessions in the community (e

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client's homes, work, gym, pool, community)

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 home and community
Support adaptive school function and community integration goals
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational days, training sessions, and establishing personal networks

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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Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: