Overnight Rehab Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Bayshore HealthCare

Bayshore HealthCare

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are currently seeking part-time Residential Rehabilitation Therapists responsible for providing supervision and support to individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABIs), overnight.

This position is based out of our Supported Living Apartment (SLA) in Toronto, ON where each client resides in a fully equipped private suite.

We provide 24-hour support and programming for clients with ABIs and concurrent physical, mental, behavioural, and/or substance use challenges.

Goals you'll be supporting may include increasing levels of independence and participation in life activities, community reintegration, social reintegration, and avocational/volunteer activities to name a few Overall, as a Rehabilitation Therapist, you will be part of a team that endeavors to deliver specialized care in order for clients to make strides in their recovery.

Ready to join us? If you are a keen individual looking for a part-time opportunity in an exciting, interactive, and dynamic environment where you will have an opportunity to enhance your skills, you have found it with Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions - NRIO.

Job Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS

Postsecondary studies in social sciences or healthcare related areas
Availability to work overnights, and some holidays
Please note, this is a parttime position and hours will fluctuate according to client census
G driver's license with a clean driver's abstract, access to a vehicle and the proper insurance to transport clients in own vehicle is required (you will be transporting clients within the community)
Knowledge and/or experience working with individuals with mental health issues, dual diagnoses, behavioural issues, chronic pain, and addictions
Conflict resolution skills and ability to work with clients and team members towards solutions, addressing issues such as verbal aggression, physical and environmental aggression, elopement, socially and sexually inappropriate behaviours
Willingness to perform medication assistance, administrative tasks, advocating, and clinical therapy implementation
Enjoy dealing with people and working in a fastpaced customer service environment, problem solving through difficult situations
Strong communication (oral and written) skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent manner
Ability to perform bending, stretching and lifting while assisting clients
Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
Ability to selfdirect and take direction
Ability to stay organized and complete tasks within allocated time frames
Commitment to continual learning, upgrading, and enhancing skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with individuals with acquired brain injuries while assisting them with increasing levels of independence through individualized rehabilitation programs (responsible for up to 5 clients at a particular time) during the overnight hours
Follow the designed rehabilitation program as accurately as possible
Complete documentation following company and provincial guidelines
Utilize appropriate Crisis and Behavioural Management strategies
Collect required clinical data through documentation, tracking, etc.
Complete research to assist with enhancing client programs
Other clinical and administrative duties as assigned
Light cleaning duties as needed

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Rehabilitation Therapist will report to the Program Manager.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with a formal review at the end of the three-month probationary period and subsequently, on at least an annual basis.

Input will be sought from employees and consultants at the branch and National Development Centre as applicable.

Bayshore is In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code._
Please note, there have been individuals posing as Bayshore Recruiters, please be advised Bayshore Recruiters will not ask for personal banking information during an interview._