JOB POSTING #037-23

POSTING DATE: February 7, 2023

JOB TITLE: Rehabilitation Assistant – Full-time

INITIAL ASSIGNMENT: In-Home (PS IH RA PT-001)

LANGUAGE(S): English

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

Home and Community Care Support Services North East offers a wide-range of quality health-care services and resources to support people of all ages at home, school or in community. In addition to planning, delivering and coordinating care for thousands of people each day in Northeastern Ontario, we also manage eligibility and admissions to long-term care homes, short stay respite, assisted living, and adult day programs. We need caring, motivated people who are driven to help others and make difference in their community, to join our multi-disciplinary team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Combined Physiotherapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate from a recognized Community College or equivalent post-secondary training;
• Relevant experience assisting registered therapists in a community/health care environment;
• Knowledge of physiotherapy and occupational therapy professions;
• Clear understanding of the scope and limitations of the Rehabilitation Assistant’s role and their relationship with the registered therapist;
• General understanding of the roles of health care professionals;
• Knowledge of equipment, modalities, materials, and intervention processes used in the provision of physiotherapy and occupational therapy services;
• Familiar with rehabilitation principals and clinical terminology used in interventions;
• Knowledge of applicable CPO and/or COTO professional guidelines;
• Ability to accurately prepare required documentation, forms, and materials for patient files and/or Home and Community Care Support Services North East;
• Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload;
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel);
• Ability to work collaboratively with registered therapists and accept work direction when assisting with patient interventions;
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, case managers, family members/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals, community organizations and service providers;
• Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including reports, letters, meetings, and presentations;
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle;
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.

Less qualified candidates may be considered. However, candidates who meet all requirements will be given priority for an interview.

Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.