Rehabilitation Assistant

3 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Full time

**Rehabilitation Assistant**:
**Position Details**:
**Department**: Physiotherapy
**Employee Type**: Casual, Part Time
**If Temporary, Number of Weeks**:
**Union**: CUPE
**Openings Remaining**: 1

**Schedule**:
**Work Days**: Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends
**Time of Day**: Days
**Shift**: 4 hour, 6 hour, 7.5 hour
**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites**: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

**Application Dates**:
**Opening Date**: 29/06/23
**Closing Date**: 06/07/23 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

**Position Description**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapist Assistant 2-year diploma program
- PTA/OTA certification recognized by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) required
- Demonstrated interest and proficiency in both Physiotherapist Assistant/Occupational Therapist roles with defined populations required
- Demonstrated ability to function within an interprofessional team managing competing demands from multiple assigning therapists and units required
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to work to full scope of the assistant role in both OTA and PTA capacit required
- Minimum of three and up to six months of clinical experience required
- Two years experience in a hospital or clinic environment working with clients with orthopaedic, rheumatic, neurological, respiratory and geriatric conditions preferred
- Ability to communicate with an elderly and/or frail population
- CPR certificate
- Physical ability for the regular use of therapy equipment i.e. wheelchairs, bariatric chairs, mechanical lifts, weights
- Ability to function effectively within a team and manage competing demands
- Must be capable of performing all related duties i.e. lifting, transferring patients, walking with and portering patients
- Good work performance and a good attendance record are essential
- Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
- Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
Some duties include the following:
- Assists the registered therapist with transfer and mobility training and subsequent promotion of independence in mobility and transfers by following through with the recommendations of the therapists
- Follows through with ADL retraining at the recommendations of the Occupational Therapist to maximize client independence
- Assists the therapist in the collection of data for use in the assessment and reassessment process
- Administers specific modalities and treatment programs at the instruction of the Physiotherapist, including ice/heat, hydrotherapy, TENS, intermittent compression and pulmonary hygiene programs
- Follows pulmonary hygiene programs developed by the Physiotherapist
- Reinforces education programs under the direction of the therapists regarding energy conservation, use of assistive devices, joint protection, posture, etc.
- Monitors/observes the client's response to treatment, documenting effects and informing the therapist of any positive or adverse effects
- Completes workload statistics
- Provides general housekeeping tasks such as keeping therapy equipment and space clean and maintaining inventory
- Attends staff meetings
- Provides clerical assistance when requested, and other related duties as assigned by the Manager

**HOURS OF WORK**
Days and occasional weekends.**WAGE RATE**
Hourly: $26.57...$27.74......$28.91 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the _Mission, Vision, and Core Values_ of SJHH._

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.**

**Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.



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