About the role
Job Description
Job Description
Under the direction of Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist, the Rehabilitation Assistant will oversee the therapy programs and Rehabilitation Aide. The Rehabilitation Assistant will maintain department statistics, records, and documents as assigned. The Rehabilitation Assistant will assist the therapist as directed with AADL orders, equipment trials, and resident treatments.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary qualifications in rehabilitation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.
- Knowledge / experience working within Rehabilitation
- Demonstrate able to read and write as well as to understand verbal and written instructions in English
- Knowledge / experience working within Rehabilitation
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others and to maintain positive relationships with residents, families and staff
- Ability to work alone and with others
- Strong customer focuses skills
- Satisfactory employment record required
- An excellent attendance record is required
Responsibilities:
- Directly accountable to the OT/PT.
- Implements the maintenance of patient programming under the direction of the OT/PT
- Communicate changes in resident abilities and function to the OT/PT to complete the program assigned.
- Prepares apparatus and equipment required for the program.
- Records resident participation in the programs.
- In the interest of the safety of residents and family members, employees while on duty are accountable to carry out all duties assigned within the scope of their job in compliance with applicable legislation, standards and company policy.
Completes tasks as assigned by the OT/PT for the benefit of the resident which is not limited to the above.
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission: Helping people live better
About the role
Job Description
Job Description
Under the direction of Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist, the Rehabilitation Assistant will oversee the therapy programs and Rehabilitation Aide. The Rehabilitation Assistant will maintain department statistics, records, and documents as assigned. The Rehabilitation Assistant will assist the therapist as directed with AADL orders, equipment trials, and resident treatments.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary qualifications in rehabilitation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.
- Knowledge / experience working within Rehabilitation
- Demonstrate able to read and write as well as to understand verbal and written instructions in English
- Knowledge / experience working within Rehabilitation
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others and to maintain positive relationships with residents, families and staff
- Ability to work alone and with others
- Strong customer focuses skills
- Satisfactory employment record required
- An excellent attendance record is required
Responsibilities:
- Directly accountable to the OT/PT.
- Implements the maintenance of patient programming under the direction of the OT/PT
- Communicate changes in resident abilities and function to the OT/PT to complete the program assigned.
- Prepares apparatus and equipment required for the program.
- Records resident participation in the programs.
- In the interest of the safety of residents and family members, employees while on duty are accountable to carry out all duties assigned within the scope of their job in compliance with applicable legislation, standards and company policy.
Completes tasks as assigned by the OT/PT for the benefit of the resident which is not limited to the above.
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission: Helping people live better