Physiotherapy/occupational Therapy Assistant - Chester, Canada - Shoreham Village

Shoreham Village

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Chester, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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Department:
Resident Care

Responsible To:
Nursing Services Manager and Care Support Manager

Qualifications:

Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Program
One to two years of relevant work experience
Long term care experience is considered an asset
Current CPR/First Aide Certification required
WHIMIS Certification required
Knowledge of the following:
Medical Terminology
Falls Prevention Methods / Risk Management Procedures
Proper Body Mechanics
Therapy and Counselling
Principles of geriatric restorative care
Customer and Personal Service
Neurologic, orthopedic, cardio and respiratory treatment
Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving, time management, judgment and decisionmaking skills

Major Responsibilities:

Promotes the functional abilities of residents while assisting with daily personal care and activities of daily living.
Works collaboratively with the CCA/PCW team members to support daily resident personal care, meal assistance and mobility strategies.
Works collaboratively with the interdepartmental team (RN, LPN, CCA, Recreation, OT, PT and Building OT/PTA).
Functions as an integral member of the floor based care team.
Communicates with the Nursing team, Recreation Team, OT and PT.
In conjunction with the wing based team, incorporates mobility maintenance strategies into the care routine.
Promotes the safety of residents (e.g. educates staff and patients, monitors equipment)

Tasks:

Follows the care plan to support resident activities of daily living (including personal hygiene, assisting with meal time/feeding, and mobility).
Carries out prescribed treatment programs as set out by a registered OT or PT ( mobility maintenance strategies)
Makes verbal and written reports to the therapist on the clients' progress.
Records on the residents record in PCC and documents in POC
Reports unsafe equipment to RN/LPN and communicates to other equipment users that the equipment is unsafe for use.
Collaborates with building OT/PTA to replace broken equipment when possible (walkers, wheelchairs)
Instructs, motivates, safeguards and assists residents as they practice exercises or functional activities
Identifies areas where there is a lack of clarity in the care routines
Monitors changes over time in residents daily living skills and mobility.
Ensures work areas are organized.
Performs other related duties as required

Salary:
As per Shoreham's scale

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly (8 hour shifts)

Effective:
Immediately

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Shoreham is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicant. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Salary:
From $19.49 per hour

Schedule: