Smartech Rehab Assistant - Halifax, Canada - Northwood

Northwood

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Join the Northwood team
Reporting to the SMARTech Occupational Therapist

Major Responsibilities:

Helps the SMARTech OT promote, restore, maintain, and/or enhance a research participant's functioning (mobility, selfcare, productivity, leisure, daytoday activities).
Provides input for the modification of care plans
Facilitates programs to assist research participants to attain their occupational performance goals (selfcare, productivity, leisure)
Reports relevant observations regarding a participant's condition and documents changes in the health record.
Helps manage SMARTech equipment safety and inventory.
Provides safe and proficient delivery of activities in participant's treatment plans for participants coping with limitations in occupational performance and/or functional movement.
Collaborates with staff and the research participant's personal support circle to help residents achieve optimal levels of physical, affective, and cognitive abilities.
Works collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary health and research teams.
Assists with and implements treatment programs and rehabilitative therapeutic interventions prescribed by the SMARTech OT.
In conjunction with the care team, incorporates mobility maintenance strategies into the care
Reports research participant progress to the SMARTech OT and the nursing team
Creates/ maintains a schedule for seeing residents and other duties with the support of the OT
Promotes the safety of participants (e.g. educates staff and residents, monitors equipment)
Checks and calibrates Roho mattresses and cushions
Processes requests to obtain equipment.
Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant Program
One to two years of relevant work experience
Long term care experience is considered an asset
An aptitude for technology and problem solving.
Knowledge of the following: Medical Terminology, Therapeutic Equipment, Risk Management Procedures, Falls Prevention Methods, Proper Body Mechanics, Therapeutic Procedures, Computer Literacy
Excellent Communication, Organization, Interpersonal, and Problem Solving skills.
Must be Patient, Supportive, Empathetic, Positive Attitude, Respectful and Professional
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

Salary:
As per the Northwood Scale

Start Date:
Immediately

**_ Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer that encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._