Rehabilitation Assistant, Regular Part-time

**Rehabilitation Assistant**
**Outpatient Rehabilitation**
**Job Posting: OPSEU 2024-330**
**Regular Part-Time Position**

**About the Organization**:
Located on the coast of **beautiful Georgian Bay**, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

**About the Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the **Rehabilitation Assistant** will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide inpatient and outpatient assessment, consultation and treatment services; enjoy the benefits of working in a newer facility; and experience a diverse caseload with a wide variety of both established and evolving programs. In addition, responsibilities will include but are not limited to establishing treatment goals, maintaining clinical and statistical records, conferring with physicians, patient teaching, and contributing to departmental strategic planning.

**More About You**:
To qualify for the role, you must have successfully completed a Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma or equivalent. You will also need to have:

- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills combined with an understanding of family dynamics and the implications on the delivery of health care;
- Proficiency with computers and associated software;
- Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle, as travel is required.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately receive, record, and transmit communicated information;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Ability to perform the physical aspects and responsibilities of the position;
- Ability to facilitate positive relationships and team approach to problem solving;
- Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, performance levels, disciplinary history and positive work references;
- Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant is an asset;
- Current CPR basic rescuer certificate is an asset;
- Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.

**Please note**:For the safety and well-being of our clients and employees, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Accommodations will be made for those exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination, based on grounds protected by relevant human rights law.

**About the Benefits**:
In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly salary of **$30.95** to start. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- 4% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (12% if enrolled in HOOPP)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Wellness Program & onsite gym

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity **to grow in an established and highly respected organization**, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.
- West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes._
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- Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free._