Smartech Rehab Assistant

7 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Northwood Full time

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Reporting to the SMARTech Occupational Therapist

Major Responsibilities:

  • Helps the SMARTech OT promote, restore, maintain, and/or enhance a research participant's functioning (mobility, selfcare, productivity, leisure, daytoday activities).
  • Provides input for the modification of care plans
  • Facilitates programs to assist research participants to attain their occupational performance goals (selfcare, productivity, leisure)
  • Reports relevant observations regarding a participant's condition and documents changes in the health record.
  • Helps manage SMARTech equipment safety and inventory.
  • Provides safe and proficient delivery of activities in participant's treatment plans for participants coping with limitations in occupational performance and/or functional movement.
  • Collaborates with staff and the research participant's personal support circle to help residents achieve optimal levels of physical, affective, and cognitive abilities.
  • Works collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary health and research teams.
  • Assists with and implements treatment programs and rehabilitative therapeutic interventions prescribed by the SMARTech OT.
  • In conjunction with the care team, incorporates mobility maintenance strategies into the care
  • Reports research participant progress to the SMARTech OT and the nursing team
  • Creates/ maintains a schedule for seeing residents and other duties with the support of the OT
  • Promotes the safety of participants (e.g. educates staff and residents, monitors equipment)
  • Checks and calibrates Roho mattresses and cushions
  • Processes requests to obtain equipment.
  • Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant Program
  • One to two years of relevant work experience
  • Long term care experience is considered an asset
  • An aptitude for technology and problem solving.
  • Knowledge of the following: Medical Terminology, Therapeutic Equipment, Risk Management Procedures, Falls Prevention Methods, Proper Body Mechanics, Therapeutic Procedures, Computer Literacy
  • Excellent Communication, Organization, Interpersonal, and Problem Solving skills.
  • Must be Patient, Supportive, Empathetic, Positive Attitude, Respectful and Professional
  • Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

Salary:
As per the Northwood Scale

Start Date:
Immediately

**_ Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer that encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

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