Rehabilitation Assistant

7 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Park Place Seniors Living Full time

In accordance with the vision and values of Park Place and under the clinical direction of a
Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist (Rehabilitation
Professionals), the Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in
meeting the needs of the Resident. The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out the rehabilitative
treatment plans and programs and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating Residents’
progression. The Rehab Assistant will ensure a commitment to Resident Safety and to our “culture
of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.

**TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Carries out the designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan and/or program as
directed by an Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist or Physiotherapist such as
strengthening, range of motion (ROM)m ambulation training, self-care activities, life skills, work
simulation, seating, positioning, auditory comprehension, reading, writing, and/or
communication/oral therapy.
2. Contributes to the overall evaluation of the Resident identifying and reporting verbally and in
writing observable social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and functional factors which might impact
the Resident’s therapeutic program and progress; observes and reports cognitive and functional
changes, concerns and/or changes to Residents’ condition to designated clinician. Performs
various tests and/or tasks as assigned, recording and reporting relevant data for interpretation by
the therapist Provides input into the planning, implementation, modification and evaluation of the
rehabilitative treatment plan and/or program.
3. Demonstrates the techniques of activities to Residents as directed by the therapist, such as the
use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as splints, wheelchairs, walkers, modified
eating utensils, work simulation tools, electronic and manual devices for augmentative
communication, and other equipment as required.
4. Assists in the fabrication and modifications of splints, seating and exercise devices, mobility and
assistive devices. Sets up and adapts equipment such as changing wheelchair backs and
adjusting wheelchair height as instructed by the therapist.
5. Provides functional skills training to Residents and families in activities of daily living, mobility
and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices and assists with power
wheelchair mobility training as directed by the therapist.
6. Assists Residents in dressing or toileting as required in preparation for, during and following
therapy intervention.
7. Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities as assigned such as Transcutaneous
Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Neuro-Muscle Electrical Stimulation (NMES), ice, heat and
wax treatments.
8. Maintains therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment following
established infection control procedures, and maintaining inventories. Provides input regarding
purchase of new equipment and supplies, general maintenance and repair of equipment.
9. Completes required reports and documentation such as written Resident reports, supply
requisitions, Resident billing approval forms and workload statistics.
10. Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, making appointments, filing charts,
relaying messages, and recording data such as Resident contact time as required.
11. Transports equipment and/or supplies to appointments as required.
12. Participated in departmental meetings, Resident conferences and quality improvement
initiatives as requested.
13. Attends education/in-service programs as required.
14. Contributes to quality of care and safety assurance and improvement by participating in Park
Place Home committees.
15. Participates in quality improvement/performance measurement initiatives and processes.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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