Rehab Assistant - Transitional Care Unit
Bayshore HealthCare
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
The duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following depending on work assignment:
- Implements rehabilitation program with the client as directed by the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, and/or Speech and Language Pathologist
- Promotes maximum independence of the client to support re-integration into the community
- Implements exercise programs or group exercise classes as directed
- Implements behavioral interventions with the client as directed
- Facilitates and supervises activities of daily living as directed
- Facilitates and implements social re-integration as directed
- Facilitates and implements educational and vocational re-integration as directed
- Facilitates and implements cognitive therapy programs as directed
- Promotes and implements leisure activities as directed
- Attends case conferences and team meetings as required
- Understands and implements infection prevention practice
- Participates in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
- Adheres to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
- Participates in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
- Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
- Completes other tasks as requested
Completion of a recognized Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Rehabilitation Assistant College Program.Will also consider a university degree in kinesiology and/or the possession of a RRP or CCRC designation.Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements
- Enjoy dealing with people and working in a fast-paced customer service environment.
- Strong communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent manner.
- Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.
- Ability to be self-directed and take direction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and proficiency with secure email. Commitment to continual learning.