Rehab Assistant- Geriatric Program - Whitby, Canada - Ontario Shores Centre for MHS

Ontario Shores Centre for MHS

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Whitby, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

The Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for documenting and communicating all appropriate information to the PT or OT that they are working with and with other interprofessional team members, to ensure best possible care for the patient.

The Rehab Assistant will also support with the sourcing and provision of appropriate equipment for the Geriatric population, programming, milieu management and other general duties as assigned.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implements, under the supervision of the PT/OT, intervention programs developed by the PT/OT utilizing a variety of service delivery models including, direct, individual and group therapy
Assists supervising PTs/OTs monitoring of treatment programs through regular feedback on patient progress and program implementation
Has knowledge of appropriate equipment and assists in provision of equipment under the supervision of the PT/OT
Assists patient to practice using assistive or adaptive equipment
Instructs and demonstrates the safe use of therapeutic equipment
Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supplies inventory
Maintains accurate and complete client records, statistics and other data as required by the program policies and procedures
Assists PTs/OTs with clinically based support duties
Participates in community and hospital committees/task groups as requested
Participates in the program quality improvement initiatives
Assist in or conducts group activity programming
Set up and maintain clean and safe patient treatment areas
Other duties as assigned
Responsible to recognize and report patient, staff, and environment safety issues, identify and implement preventative and corrective actions, within the scope of this role
Implements and models the Recovery philosophy in all aspects of care as a Recovery champion

QUALIFICATIONS:

Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent required
Completion of a recognized certificate program as a Rehabilitation Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant Program or Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Valid Certified in CPR and First Aid

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge and experience in the use of adaptive aids/equipment
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of rehabilitation and the rehabilitation process
Demonstrated understanding of the scope of practice of the Rehabilitation Assistant
An understanding of proper body mechanics and appropriate patient handling techniques
Ability to follow directions with regards to tasks assigned by the supervising PT or OT

SKILLS:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional multidisciplinary treatment team.
Computer literate and capable of coaching patients with respect to computer use
Ability to effectively work with a team and communicate with diverse populations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent problemsolving skills
Excellent organizational skills

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: