Rehabilitation Assistant Stroke Clinic - Toronto, Canada - Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Duration:

Temporary until August 2024-:

The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out assigned patient care treatment as prescribed by the Physiotherapist (PT)/Occupational Therapist (OT) and assists the therapist(s) with record keeping, work scheduling, and client related activities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare, organize and conduct group activities with patients as assigned;
Prepare, conduct and follow through on individual therapeutic functions with patients as assigned;
Report to Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse pertinent information regarding patients;
Transport patients as required;
Facilitate groups for therapeutic exercise;
Provide groups to ensure socialization and mental stimulation e.g. current events, discussions and games (trivial pursuit, spelling bees, etc.);
Provide groups to maintain life skills, e.g. baking, woodwork, gardening and crafts;
Provide groups for patients with special needs e.g. low vision, sensory stimulation, breakfast and lunch programs;
Read medical records of patients in order to assist in implementing treatment under the supervision of the Director, Patient Care or delegate;
Participate in wheelchair inspection program.

QUALIFICATIONS/

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Graduate (diploma or certificate) of PTA/OTA recognized community college program (e.g. Humber College "Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant Program" or its equivalent in the area of rehabilitation or health sciences;
Good listening, observation and communication skills are essential;
The ability to work independently, learn quickly and set priorities;
Establishing a comfortable and understanding rapport with patients and a good, confident working relationships with the interprofessional team is important;
Very good attendance record;
Good performance record.
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