Part Time Physiotherapy Personnel

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Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Part-time

$21.96/hour to $24.77/hour

Part Time Physiotherapy Support Personnel

Rehabilitation

Rainycrest Long Term Care

Director, Therapeutic Services

The Rehabilitation department has an opening for a Part Time Physiotherapy Support Personnel. The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the job and possess the following qualifications:

• Graduate of a Physiotherapy Assistant Program would be an asset.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Experience with electronic documentation.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel and management.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written orders.

• Functioning as part of the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in meeting basic needs of residents in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards of Riverside Health Care Facilities.
• 2 Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable or in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• 3 . Seek assistance and guidance when necessary, observing residents’ needs and self-limitations.
• 4 . Support corporate rehab quality improvements initiatives.
• 5 . Exercise behaviour consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Principals of Conduct.
• 6 . Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values:
  Progressive, Integrity, Caring and Accountable.
• 7 . Encouraging residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs.
• 8 . Carry out treatment plan as set out by the Physiotherapist.
• 9 . Document treatments and resident’s progress after each therapy session as per the Physiotherapist’s instructions.
• 10 . Monitor any changes to a resident’s health status and report to the Physiotherapist or Nursing lead.
• 11 . Perform treatments such as applying ice, hot packs, ultrasound therapy, TENS (electrotherapy), hot wax, etc.

• Delivers resident care according to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Rehabilitation Services department.
• a. Assessment: consult with PT to obtain client history, ambulation and transfer needs.
• b. Planning:
  Assist the responsible PT to develop a plan of care and communicate and pertinent information accurately and promptly to the PT.
• c Implementation:
  Participates in the resident’s plan of care as communicated by the PT
• i. Performs actions required for the implementation of care plans.
• ii. Participate in patient teaching as delegated by the PT.
• iii. Provide and maintain a safe and suitable environment for residents.
• d Evaluation:
  Continuously evaluate the outcomes of the Physiotherapy sessions and communications with the PT.
• Participates in altering the care plan as required.
• Ensures Continuity of patient/client care through effective communication.
• Participates in departmental and related committees/meeting when required .
• Participates in educational activities and programs for residents.
• Reports an untoward/unusual incident accurately and promptly to the PT.
• Demonstrates the ability and competence to work will all computer systems and applications within the long-term care setting, such as but not limited to Point Click Care, Word, and Excel.
• Participate in the department’s Quality Management Program.
• Acts as a resident advocate. Respects the dignity, confidentiality and the rights of each individual receiving care within the facility.
• Other duties or responsibilities as may be delegated.

• This position is day shifts.

• This Part Time position will commence:
  As soon as possible.

• Human Resource Policies
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Corporation Policies
• Departmental Policies