Rehabilitation Assistant

Location: Prince County (Portage)

This position reports to the Physiotherapist 2 at the Kings County Memorial Hospital and Souris Hospital. The primary focus of this role is to carry out assigned physiotherapy activities/interventions at Souris Hospital and Kings County Memorial Hospital (acute care and outpatient services).

Duties

Orientate patient to the treatment area, including relevant policies;

Supervising/instructing/assisting with patient programs as prescribed by a physiotherapist, which may include: application of selected therapeutic exercises, functional mobility, use of aids & devices, and appropriate modalities;

Organizing and delivering group or individual activities as prescribed by a physiotherapist;

Demonstrate awareness of safety issues related to patient, staff and caregivers;

Maintain exercise equipment and prepare treatment areas for patient use;

Maintain an inventory of equipment, adaptive aids, wheelchairs, and supplies;

Identify equipment that needs maintenance, repair, or replacement;

Monitor treatment program and report observations related to assigned activities to the physiotherapist, including patient comments, responses to intervention, and status during application of the intervention, etc.;

Participate as a team member in patient care;

Demonstrate effective communication with the patient and their family and other health team members;

Document on electronic health record and paper record as appropriate;

Maintain daily workload measurement statistics;

Perform other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of Grade 12 supplemented with successful completion of a Physiotherapy Assistant Program or a Rehabilitation Assistant Program;

Capable of sustained physical activity;

Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;

Possess good interpersonal and communication skills and good organizational skills;

Have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications

Previous experience working with inpatients in a hospital setting or as a direct caregiver would be an asset.

Salary Range
$28.15 - $30.49 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours
75 Hours Bi-Weekly / 7.5 Hour Rotating Shifts / Days, Evenings & Weekends as Required

Seniority Level
Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function
Health Care Provider

Industry
Hospitals and Health Care