Rehab Aide

The salary range for this position is CAD $29.Under the direction of a therapist such as a physiotherapist and/or occupational therapist, implements rehabilitation treatment plans and programs and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating a client's response to the treatment plan in a home or community setting; assists the therapist in the modification of care plans.

Carries out designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan and/or program such as, but not limited to, activities of daily living, mobility, strengthening and balance exercises/activities and leisure therapy; provides functional skills training to clients/families in activities of daily living, mobility and communication including integration with other client supports within the community.
# performs various tests as assigned such as, but not limited to, Berg Balance, Timed Up and Go and six-minute walk test.
# Documents in the client's health record according to practice standards and program guidelines including recording related information; completes required reports such as workload and department statistics and performing administrative duties such as accessing client information, as required in accordance with established procedures.
# Demonstrates the use of assistive devices to clients and their families and assists with manual and power wheelchair mobility training.
# provides education to clients, family and other healthcare providers on patient lifts, transfers, positioning of clients and good body mechanics.
# Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities such as, but not limited to, cognitive retraining, transcutaneous electrical stimulation, applying orthotics and/or prosthetics, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, hot packs, and ice treatments.
# Maintains therapy equipment and supplies by cleaning equipment and maintaining inventories; Advocates for the client by problem solving in areas such as accessing community resources, teaching community integration skills and use of alternate transportation; educates the client's family, community volunteers and other program staff about the client's functional abilities, safety precautions and risk factors.
# Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program, plus one (1) year recent related clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's license and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
Knowledge of adult learning principles.
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