Rehab Assistant, Allied Health, Temporary , Renfrew or Pembroke

Job Description

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work accurately in a busy environment with frequent interruptions? Are you seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in an organization that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Rehab Assistant you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

Under the general direction of the Manager, Patient Services and in accordance with OHAH Champlain standards, legislation, policies and guidelines, the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for providing therapy assistance and administrative support to Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implements treatment plan with patient under the direction of a registered therapist
• Assists registered therapists with patient assessments and treatment programs, in accordance with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) guidelines
• Completes and maintains documentation regarding patient intervention in accordance with OHAH Champlain policies and procedures and CPO/COTO guidelines
• Meets with the registered therapist regularly to discuss patient treatment plan and progress
• Researches assessment, diagnosis, and intervention tools/aids/materials to assist the registered therapist in delivering patient services
• Carries out all duties in accordance with OHAH Champlain policies and procedures and Guidelines for the Use of Supportive Personnel developed by CPO and COTO
• Maintains equipment and supplies on a regular basis by inspecting, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment used by clients and by scheduling equipment calibration/repairs with vendors
• Installs assistive equipment, and constructs therapeutic tools/devices for intervention, as required by the therapist
• Maintains organization of storage areas for therapy equipment and supplies to ensure that items are easily accessible
• Monitors inventory levels, and orders equipment and supplies as necessary, to ensure a sufficient level of inventory is available
• Prepares and organizes materials, documents, and activities for patient intervention as requested by the therapist
• Assists therapist with documentation as required
• Creates and maintains patient files in accordance with OHAH Champlain policies and procedures
• Organizes, files, and maintains equipment catalogues and educational resources on a regular basis

Department: Allied Health

Hours in a Biweekly Period: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm (35hrs/week)

Length of Temporary Assignment: May 7, 2027

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range : $33,021/hr - $37,163/hr

Reports To: Manager, Patient Services

Union Affiliation: OPSEU

Location: Renfrew or Pembroke

What must you have?

• Graduation from an accredited Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist Assistant program
• Related rehabilitation and/or community care experience normally attained over a period of two years
• Experience in Stroke and/or Neuro rehabilitation will be considered an asset
• All of the above require at least 2 years related professional experience
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date

What would give you the edge?

• Knowledge of equipment, modalities, materials, and intervention processes used in the provision of occupational therapy and physiotherapy services
• Familiar with rehabilitation principles and clinical terminology used in interventions
• Knowledge of applicable COTO and/or CPO professional guidelines

Skills and…