Rehabilitation Assistant - Whitehorse, Canada - Government of Yukon

Description

This posting

This posting is to fill two (1) Full-time terms. One (1) year term, and one (1) six month term.

An eligibility list will be established for future anticipatory perm, term, AOC vacancies.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a dynamic individual to provide clinical care services for residents that live in our Long Term Care facilities, who have physical, cognitive, social and/or emotional impairments.

The Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in meeting the needs of residents. Under the direction of a physiotherapist, occupational therapist and/or speech-language pathologist, the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for providing rehabilitation programs and/or activities to enhance, maintain, improve, or restore the ability to participate in meaningful activities of daily living. This position may also provide training to staff working throughout the Continuing Care division.

Who We Are

Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.

Continuing Care's philosophy is:

"Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents and clients, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living. "

For more information about the position, please contact Karen Lemire, Supervisor, Interdisciplinary Teams at

For more information about the competition or recruitment process, please contact Kimberly Ponsioen, Human Resources Consultant at

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Resumes are only accepted through Yukon Government's E-recruitment system. For more information on how to prepare your resume, please visit: Here

Candidates with a post secondary degree in a related healthcare field and considerable experience working under the direction of an occupational therapist/ physiotherapist/ speech- language pathologist may be considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

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