Rehabilitation Assistant - Hamilton, Canada - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Description
Posting #:
23273
- Openings Remaining:
1
- Full/Part Time:
Part Time
- Reg/Temp/Casual:
Casual
- Union:
CUPE
- Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday; days
- Time of Day:
Days, Weekends
- Shift Length:
4hr, 6hr, 7.5hr
- Open Date:
01/12/22
- Closing Date:
08/12/22
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapist Assistant 2year diploma program
- PTA/OTA certification recognized by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) required
- Demonstrated interest and proficiency in both Physiotherapist Assistant/Occupational Therapist roles with defined populations required
- Demonstrated ability to function within an interprofessional team managing competing demands from multiple assigning therapists and units required
- Excellent interpersonal, problemsolving and critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to work to full scope of the assistant role in both OTA and PTA capacit required
- Minimum of three and up to six months of clinical experience required
- Two years experience in a hospital or clinic environment working with clients with orthopaedic, rheumatic, neurological, respiratory and geriatric conditions preferred
- Ability to communicate with an elderly and/or frail population
- CPR certificate
- Physical ability for the regular use of therapy equipment i.e. wheelchairs, bariatric chairs, mechanical lifts, weights
- Ability to function effectively within a team and manage competing demands
- Must be capable of performing all related duties i.e. lifting, transferring patients, walking with and portering patients
- Good work performance and a good attendance record are essential
- Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
- Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Some duties include the following:
- Assists the registered therapist with transfer and mobility training and subsequent promotion of independence in mobility and transfers by following through with the recommendations of the therapists
- Follows through with ADL retraining at the recommendations of the Occupational Therapist to maximize client independence
- Assists the therapist in the collection of data for use in the assessment and reassessment process
- Administers specific modalities and treatment programs at the instruction of the Physiotherapist, including ice/heat, hydrotherapy, TENS, intermittent compression and pulmonary hygiene programs
- Follows pulmonary hygiene programs developed by the Physiotherapist
- Reinforces education programs under the direction of the therapists regarding energy conservation, use of assistive devices, joint protection, posture, etc.
- Monitors/observes the client's response to treatment, documenting effects and informing the therapist of any positive or adverse effects
- Completes workload statistics
- Provides general housekeeping tasks such as keeping therapy equipment and space clean and maintaining inventory
- Attends staff meetings
- Provides clerical assistance when requested, and other related duties as assigned by the Manager
HOURS OF WORK
Days and alternate weekends.
WAGE RATE
Hourly:
$ $ $28.91 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)
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