Rehab Assistant - Mississauga, Canada - Bayshore HealthCare

Bayshore HealthCare

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

***We are currently looking for Residential Rehabilitation Therapists in Mississauga, responsible for providing supervision, personal care, and rehab support to individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABIs). At our Mississauga residence, we provide a home-like environment to encourage a greater range of skills that our clients will carry with them as they return to community living. This role also includes caring for individuals in the Complex Care Program who require total-care support due to ongoing medical issues, in addition to intensive rehabilitation needs; these individuals are dependent on the RTs for all aspects of daily living. Please note, shifts may include a combination of full-duty shifts and sleep-shifts. During a sleep-shift, you will not be required to perform the full scope of RT duties; you will be available on-site to support the primary (full-duty) RT if needed. A reduced wage is provided for sleep-shifts.

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)
Perform personal care (e.g. bedbaths, dressing, oral care) medication management, and various forms of transfer tasks
Utilize appropriate Crisis and Behavioural Management strategies
Complete documentation following company and provincial guidelines
Follow the designed rehabilitation program as accurately as possible
Collect required clinical data through documentation, tracking, etc.
Complete research to assist with enhancing client programs
Other clinical and administrative duties as assigned
Housekeeping duties as assigned

Job Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS

Postsecondary education in social sciences or health care related studies; ideal for individuals who are currently in school or graduates of nursing programs looking for experience working with medically complex individuals
PSW certification and experience preferred
G driver's license with a clean driver's abstract, access to a vehicle and the proper insurance to transport clients in own vehicle
Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends, overnights, occasional holidays) and commit to ongoing casual employment
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 toward solutions; addressing issues such as verbal aggression, physical and environmental aggression, elopement, socially and sexually inappropriate behaviours
Ability to problemsolve/handle difficult situations in an objective consistent manner
Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
Ability to be selfdirected and take direction
Willingness and ability to perform: personal care tasks medication assistance, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), administrative tasks, light cleaning, advocacy, and clinical therapy implementation
Enjoy dealing with people and working in a fastpaced customer service environment
Strong communication (oral and written) skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to perform bending, stretching and lifting while assisting clients
Ability to be organized and able to complete tasks within allocated time frames
Commitment to continual learning, upgrading and enhancing skills

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.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individual's purpose, potential and wellbeing. Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes._
Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a casebycase basis._