POSITION SUMMARY:

The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out assigned patient care treatment as prescribed by the Physiotherapist (PT)/Occupational Therapist (OT) and assists the therapist(s) with record keeping, work scheduling, and client related activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, organize and conduct group activities with patients as assigned;
• Prepare, conduct and follow through on individual therapeutic functions with patients as assigned;
• Report to Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse pertinent information regarding patients;
• Transport patients as required;
• Facilitate groups for therapeutic exercise;
• Provide groups to ensure socialization and mental stimulation e.g. current events, discussions and games (trivial pursuit, spelling bees, etc.);
• Provide groups to maintain life skills, e.g. baking, woodwork, gardening and crafts;
• Provide groups for patients with special needs e.g. low vision, sensory stimulation, breakfast and lunch programs;
• Read medical records of patients in order to assist in implementing treatment under the supervision of the Director, Patient Care or delegate;
• Participate in wheelchair inspection program.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Graduate (diploma or certificate) of PTA/OTA recognized community college program (e.g. Humber College "Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant Program" or its equivalent in the area of rehabilitation or health sciences;
• The candidate will have proven abilities and experience working with the aged who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities;
• Good listening, observation and communication skills are essential;
• The ability to work independently, learn quickly and set priorities;
• Establishing a comfortable and understanding rapport with patients and a good, confident working relationships with the inter-professional team is important;
• The candidate must demonstrate caring and compassion in interactions with patients and their families;
• Very good attendance record;
• Good performance record.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.