Rehab Assistant

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The PTA, under the direction of the Clinical Manager, is responsible for completion of professional
activities that include: observe and report, treatment, education, and management of clients requiring
Physiotherapy intervention, in accordance with professional standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports carrying out the day to day tasks and goals as set by the rehab team.
Enables client to live independently at home and in the community through providing support.
Cues client as required for ADLs and IADLs.
Reinforces safety measures with client.
Medication monitoring, reminders, education.
Reinforces behaviour management principles and acceptable social skills.
Monitors triggers that are adverse to client’s well-being.
Supports re-integration into the community.
Observes and documents client conditions, reports unusual events or changes in the client’s
condition to the rehab team and/or nursing supervisor.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Enjoy working with clients of all ages in multiple treatment environments. Reliability is crucial. Strong,
communication, (oral and written) and exceptional interpersonal and decision-making skills. Ability to
handle difficult situations in an objective and consistent manner. Ability to work independently and to
effectively collaborate with a team. Demonstrated basic knowledge of personal computers and proficiency
reference check and vulnerable sector screen.
Attends team meetings as requested.
Understands and implements infection prevention practices.
Participates in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
Participate in ongoing internal and/or external education activities
Adhere to Bayshore ICS Policies and Procedures
Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the
company's Quality Management System
Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to
notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with
appropriate Bayshore personnel.
Complete other tasks as requested

Job Qualification

**Education**
**Post Secondary Education in Kinesiology or PTA/OTA.**
**CPR/ First Aid.**
**REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS**:
**The Physiotherapist Assistant reports to the Clinical Manager, as appropriate**
**STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE**
**The PTA must demonstrate ongoing competency in completing all duties and responsibilities of this job**
**description, in response to changes by the regulating body, as well as agreed upon specific goals and**
**objectives.**
**PERFORMANCE REVIEW**
**Performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with a formal review at the end of the three month**
**probationary period and subsequently, on at least an annual basis. Input will be sought from employees**
**and consultants at the branch and National Development Centre as applicable**

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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