Rehabilitation Assistant - B3 Stroke and Neuro Rehab

Job summary

Carry out therapeutic programs for stroke and neuro inpatients as assigned or supervised by occupational and physical therapists, including managing patient-related equipment and therapeutic tools. Collaborate with the interprofessional team, support education for patients, families, staff, and students, and contribute to professional development and quality improvement.

Job details

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our Providence Health Care team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) on our Stroke and Neuro Rehab Team. Seeking an RA with excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills who is comfortable working with Stroke and Neuro inpatients. This position will be primarily responsible for carrying out treatment to inpatients, as assigned by either the Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist throughout the Stroke and Neuro program. Duties & Responsibilities The primary role of the RA is to implement therapeutic programs for patients as assigned and/or supervised by the Occupational Therapist and/or the Physical Therapist. This includes the management of patient-related equipment and therapeutic tools. Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards Qualifications Graduate of an accredited combined OTA/PTA program; Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period); 1 year experience working in rehab care required; Experience with rehab units preferred; Ability to carry out directions of therapists and modify interventions quickly in accordance to changes in patient status as required; Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills; Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment; Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care; Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional network, representation on relevant committees). Potential candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

What you’ll do

Carry out therapeutic programs for stroke and neuro inpatients as assigned or supervised by occupational and physical therapists, including managing patient-related equipment and therapeutic tools. Collaborate with the interprofessional team, support education for patients, families, staff, and students, and contribute to professional development and quality improvement.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited combined OTA/PTA program, current Basic Life Support certification or willingness to obtain it during the probationary period, and one year of rehabilitation care experience. Candidates should have strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, critical-thinking, time-management, and prioritization skills, with flexibility to adapt interventions to changes in patient status; rehabilitation-unit experience and professional involvement are preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Therapeutic Program Implementation
• Occupational Therapy Support
• Physical Therapy Support
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Patient and Family Education
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Quality Improvement

Job areas

• Healthcare