Physiotherapist AssistantPhysiotherapist Assistant - Chilliwack, BC, Canada - Fraser Health

Description

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.Why Fraser Health?

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations.

Our team of nearly 45,000 medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision:
Better health, best in health care.

All new hires to Fraser Health must have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).

Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

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Under the direction of a senior position such as a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse or Recreation Therapist, assists designated clients who have severe and persistent mental illness with assigned rehabilitative activities including activities of daily living; Carries out designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan such as actively involving clients in day-to-day activities, demonstrating and participating in activities of daily living and providing functional skills training to clients and families in performing life skills such as communication, maintaining personal hygiene and appearance, meal planning, food preparation, safety, shopping and budgeting.

# Contributes to the overall evaluation of the client by methods such as observing client's behaviour and symptoms, documenting observations in accordance with standard procedures or specific directions, providing verbal/written reports on changes in client's appearance and/or health, discussing/recommending changes to treatment plan recognizing and responding to anticipated/unanticipated client responses to care, and reporting significant observations to a nurse or Program Coordinator.
# Arranges, plans and accompanies clients on appointments, errands and activities such as shopping, banking, bill payment, medical appointments, viewing accommodations and social/leisure activities by methods such as contacting relevant organization/business/service provider andassisting client with completing/processing forms, in order to further the development of self management skills.
# Provides or assists clients with personal care as required such as bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting needs, perineal care and incontinence supply changes in accordance with established procedures by methods such as referring to treatment plans.
# Engages in on-going team planning, development, evaluation and quality improvement activities that facilitate team goal setting, problem solving and collaboration by attending meetings and in-services, providing input/recommendations to team members regarding efficiency of processes/procedures relating to work duties.
# Completion of Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with access to personal vehicle for business purposes.
Food Safe Level 1.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.