Rehabilitation Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Providence Healthcare

Providence Healthcare

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Summary:

Would you like to be part of a diverse Allied Health team with a fantastic culture doing impactful work while earning competitive pay?

Have you completed a Rehab Assistant program or are you a internationally-educated Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist?

Reporting to the designated Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy Site Leader, our Rehab Assistants are guided by the wealth of knowledge and expertise provided by our interdisciplinary Allied Health teams, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists.

Being a Rehab Assistant at Providence provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development.

Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Providence is also proud to offer a range of opportunities including full-time, part-time, and casual.

Who we are:

Providence Health Care is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver's beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics.

As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC's most marginalized communities.

Guided by the motto "how you want to be treated", delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care is our mission.

Internationally-Educated Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Rehab Assistant Pathway at Providence:

As part of the selection process, the hiring team will determine whether you have an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience and would therefore be eligible for consideration.

Many of our internationally-educated Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists begin their careers with Providence as Rehab Assistants as they complete the registration process in BC, for which you may be eligible for support.

Job Summary

Reporting to the designated Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy Site Leader, receiving guidance and support from the Professional Practice Leader and/or Research, Education and Practice Coordinator and receiving work direction from an Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist, the position supports the interdisciplinary program/team, which is under the direction of the Operations Leader, in achieving program, patient and resident goals.

This position prepares and carries out therapeutic, recreational and social activities designed to stimulate client's physical, social and mental needs.

Assists the Therapist with equipment maintenance and the fabrication of adaptive devices as appropriate. Coordinates transportation to and from rehabilitation/recreation sessions.

Qualifications / Skills and Education:
Education

Grade 12, completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively including patients/residents, families, and staff.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to teach, demonstrate, and instruct.

Ability to organize work.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
In consultation with Therapist(s), prepares and carries out group and individual activities to meet the residents'/patients' physical, cognitive and psycho-social needs

Activities may include:

exercise, ambulation, crutch walking, range of motion (ROM), self-care training, reminiscing, current events, mental aerobics, art or music activities, basic relaxation groups, and other therapeutic or recreational activities.

Demonstrates and instructs the techniques of related activities and communicates activity plans with other disciplines. Reports back to the Therapist any changes in patients'/residents' condition.

In consultation with a therapist(s) plans and conducts group interventions using a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet residents' and/or patients' physical, social, cultural and psychological needs.

Coordinates, prepares and carries out patient/resident outings. Ensures the safety and well being of residents and/or patients inside and outside the facility.

Documents first-hand observations regarding clients' status by recording observations on chart records, flow sheet forms and/or incident reports as required.

Reports observations concerning residents'/patients' status to designated therapist or appropriate team member. Cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment or equipment needs to designated therapist. Assists