Rehabilitation Assistant

FIREFLY is seeking a full time Rehabilitation Assistant to join our team in our Kenora location. FIREFLY is the central access point for Ministry-funded voluntary programs for children aged 0-18 years and their families in the Kenora and Rainy River districts.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will assist Physiotherapists (PT) and/or Occupational Therapists (OT) in the interventions of preschool and school aged clients, monitor, maintain and organize equipment. The Rehab Assistant will also provide services in partnership with Kenora Chiefs Advisory.

FIREFLY is a multi-service, non-profit organization located in Northwestern Ontario that has recently been designated a Children’s Treatment Centre. We are dedicated to supporting and strengthening the health and well-being of families, children, and youth through emotional, physical, developmental, and community services. Clients can access FIREFLY service in a variety of locations: centre based, in community (fly-in and drive-in communities), in schools, pre-schools, child care settings, home based and in-home visits. FIREFLY offices are located throughout Northwestern Ontario, providing a unique opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families, local colleagues and community partners. FIREFLY delivers many of our services in partnership with local First Nation organizations and is committed to building cultural safety into all that we do.

**Key Job Functions**:

- Assist in conducting OT/PT specific screenings
- Assist in the organization of summer therapy camps
- Assist in the provision of OT/PT specific therapy programs
- Provide program support including informal and formal documentation
- Prepare resource and promotional materials
- Maintain rehabilitation equipment
- Perform other duties as required
- Provide creative programming to ensure clients are having fun while working towards rehabilitation goals

**Education/Experience/Skills Required**:

- Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant and/or Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma program preferred or diploma in a Health Sciences or related field
- Experience in clinical rehabilitation in an outpatient or community based setting
- Experience working with children who experience a variety of challenges
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience in child development
- Demonstrated knowledge, familiarity and proficiency with PT/OT current assessment and intervention techniques, including anatomy and pathophysiology, therapeutic outcome measures and all therapeutic equipment and modalities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computers and windows based software programs/ keyboarding skills.
- Ability to independently manage and maintain rehabilitation equipment inventory.
- Ability to work independently
- Able to work flexible hours
- Must hold a valid driver's license

**Conditions of Employment**:

- The ability to manage a reasonable workload; effective priority-setting and follow-up
- Role model the vision and values of FIREFLY
- Value the concept of teamwork and ability to work independently
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to deal with conflict, mediate and problem solve
- Quality of work to meet or exceed FIREFLY specifications
- Current Vulnerable Sector Screen Criminal Reference check that is free of any offenses
- Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies of the FIREFLY
- Travel throughout the FIREFLY service region is required
- Some evening and weekend work may be required

**Benefits of working at FIREFLY**:

- Pension Plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan HOOPP).
- Professional development opportunities including access to educational websites and opportunity to attend trainings.
- Vacation entitlement starting at 4 weeks per year with a gradual increase after 3 years. Dec 25th to Jan 1st, inlcusive off, paid.
- Paid sick leave accrued monthly up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Additional paid days off: Wellness Days (3 total per fiscal year) and Community Service and Cultural Days (3 total per fiscal year).
- Option to work towards a self-funded leave (i.e. 4 over 5).
- Flexibility within the 35 hour workweek to meet the needs of the client and yourself. Opportunity to bank overtime to be used as additional vacation.
- Excellent benefit plan with coverage including health, dental, vision, travel, life insurance and critical illness with 100% of the premiums paid by FIREFLY.
- Short and long term disability coverage paid by employee.
- Ability to join, contribute, and learn from a multitude of committees that support your progressive attitude including neurodiversity, inclusion, ethics, family engagement, wellness, truth and reconciliation.
- A supportive team and great workplace culture.