Bilingual Rehab Assistant, Temporary Full Time, Stroke Rehab, Labelle
Top Benefits
About the role
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: Stroke Rehab
Hours in a Biweekly Period: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm (35hrs/week)
Length of Temporary Assignment: June 1st, 2026
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range : $33.021/hr
Reports To: Manager, Patient Services
Union Affiliation: OPSEU
Location: Labelle
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 Abilities:
- Ability to work collaboratively with registered therapists and accept work direction when assisting with patient interventions
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse patient groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability
- Ability to deal with demanding interpersonal situations and respond with good judgment and understanding
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
- Ability to effectively exchange information with a variety of internal and external contacts
- Ability to handle complaints from patients, their family members/caregivers, and consult with higher authority when appropriate
- Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months
- Fluency in English and French required.
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm (35hrs/week)
What do we offer?
We know wellness is supported with work-life balance**.** In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan Salary: $33.021/hr
Who are we?
We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
Why join us? If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery**, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.**
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
About Ontario Health atHome
We are here to help. Ontario Health atHome coordinates in-home and community-based care for thousands of patients across the province every day. We assess patient care needs, and deliver in-home and community-based services to support your health and well-being. We also provide access and referrals to other community services, and manage Ontario’s long-term care home placement process. We collaborate with primary care providers, hospitals, Ontario Health Teams and many other health system partners to support high-quality, integrated care planning and delivery. Call 310-2222 (no area code is required).
Nous sommes là pour aider. Chaque jour, Santé à domicile Ontario coordonne les soins offerts à domicile et en milieu communautaire à des milliers de patients, partout dans la province.
En effet, nous évaluons les besoins des patients en matière de soins de santé et nous leur fournissons des services à domicile et en milieu communautaire pour favoriser leur santé et leur bien‑être. Nous dirigeons également les patients vers d’autres services communautaires, et nous gérons le processus de placement en foyer de soins de longue durée de l’Ontario.
Nous collaborons avec les fournisseurs de soins primaires, les hôpitaux, les équipes Santé Ontario ainsi que de nombreux autres partenaires du système de soins de santé afin d’assurer la planification et la prestation de soins intégrés et de haute qualité.
Composez le 310-2222 (aucun indicatif régional n’est requis).
Bilingual Rehab Assistant, Temporary Full Time, Stroke Rehab, Labelle
Top Benefits
About the role
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: Stroke Rehab
Hours in a Biweekly Period: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm (35hrs/week)
Length of Temporary Assignment: June 1st, 2026
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range : $33.021/hr
Reports To: Manager, Patient Services
Union Affiliation: OPSEU
Location: Labelle
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 Abilities:
- Ability to work collaboratively with registered therapists and accept work direction when assisting with patient interventions
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse patient groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability
- Ability to deal with demanding interpersonal situations and respond with good judgment and understanding
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
- Ability to effectively exchange information with a variety of internal and external contacts
- Ability to handle complaints from patients, their family members/caregivers, and consult with higher authority when appropriate
- Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months
- Fluency in English and French required.
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm (35hrs/week)
What do we offer?
We know wellness is supported with work-life balance**.** In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan Salary: $33.021/hr
Who are we?
We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
Why join us? If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery**, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.**
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
About Ontario Health atHome
We are here to help. Ontario Health atHome coordinates in-home and community-based care for thousands of patients across the province every day. We assess patient care needs, and deliver in-home and community-based services to support your health and well-being. We also provide access and referrals to other community services, and manage Ontario’s long-term care home placement process. We collaborate with primary care providers, hospitals, Ontario Health Teams and many other health system partners to support high-quality, integrated care planning and delivery. Call 310-2222 (no area code is required).
Nous sommes là pour aider. Chaque jour, Santé à domicile Ontario coordonne les soins offerts à domicile et en milieu communautaire à des milliers de patients, partout dans la province.
En effet, nous évaluons les besoins des patients en matière de soins de santé et nous leur fournissons des services à domicile et en milieu communautaire pour favoriser leur santé et leur bien‑être. Nous dirigeons également les patients vers d’autres services communautaires, et nous gérons le processus de placement en foyer de soins de longue durée de l’Ontario.
Nous collaborons avec les fournisseurs de soins primaires, les hôpitaux, les équipes Santé Ontario ainsi que de nombreux autres partenaires du système de soins de santé afin d’assurer la planification et la prestation de soins intégrés et de haute qualité.
Composez le 310-2222 (aucun indicatif régional n’est requis).