Rehabilitation Worker

4 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Job Opening**

**CUPE 1263**

**Job Title**:

- Rehabilitation Worker (0) Vacation Relief (Rapelje Lodge, Welland)

**Job Opening Id**:

- 41765

**# Required**:

- 1

**Business Unit**:

- Community Services

**Division**:

- Long Term Care Homes

**Location**:

- Rapelje Lodge

**Standard Hours**:

- 0.00 / week

**Full/Part Time**:

- Part-Time

**Regular/Temporary**:

- Temporary

**Salary Grade**:

- 15

**Salary Range**:

- $ 28.95 - $ 29.56

**Post Date**:
**Close Date**:

**Division**:
Long Term Care Homes

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: May - September 2025

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

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**JOB SUMMARY**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**EDUCATION**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent
- College diploma from an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) - Required
- Consideration will be given to a completed University degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on therapeutic techniques and equipment

**KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum 6 months of current experience implementing therapeutic interventions preferably in a long term care geriatric setting.
- Knowledge and experience with dementia care, responsive behaviours and working with seating and mobility devices preferred.

**SKILLS**:

- Must have an excellent rapport interacting with others and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with individuals living in long term care with varied needs and abilities.

**SPECIAL CONDITIONS**:

- In accordance with the Corporate Policy and applicable Legislation/Regulation(s), the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Record Check and submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as complete any subsequent declaration or check as required by legislation/Act, regulation, and/or policy.
- Compliance with any requirements, including immunization and screening measures, of the infection prevention and control program as required by applicable legislation/Act, regulation or policy; some measures are only recommendations (not requirements).
- Staff are required to be screened for Tuberculosis in accordance with the applicable legislation/Act.
- Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the position.
- Must have a good attendance record.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for ensuring proper completion and appropriateness of referrals, attending assessments with registered therapists, implementing prescribed treatments, demonstrating use of equipment and/or therapeutic techniques to residents/staff, and documenting outcomes accordingly.
- Responsible for providing therapy as described in the plan of care. The plan of care may include but is not limited to utilization of various modalities, passive/active assisted range of motion, hot/cold packs, exercises, individualized or group therapy programs, sensory stimulation, wellness, or functional ADL activities.
- Ensures documentation is maintained in the Progress Notes related to therapy referrals, prescribed treatment, outcome, and discharge. Maintains Home specific documentation, such as POC attendance, and inventory of equipment.
- Works under the direction of registered therapists in carrying out prescribed treatment plans for the purposes of rehabilitation. Receives instruction from therapists regarding new equipment or interventions.
- Advises the therapist of any observed change in the residents’ condition, which is not consistent with the normal course of recovery. Consults with and recommends to the therapist any necessary changes to the therapy program

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