Rehabilitation Assistant

**Do you want to be a part of something special? Do you want to feel valued and supported while you make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? If so, we want to hear from you**:
What do Conductive Education Assistants (Rehabilitation Assistants) Do?

Under the direction and with the guidance of the program leader, CEAs work one-on-one with children and adults who have neurological motor disorders in our Conductive Education (CE) classes, helping them gain/regain mobility, confidence, and independence. Our unique therapy is conducted in a group environment, so our CEAs are an integral part of a dynamic team of like-minded individuals who use their knowledge and ability to motivate and encourage others to help our clients reach their full potential.

Your Responsibilities:

- Assist facilitation of the delivery of CE rehabilitation by working directly with individuals living with a physical and/or intellectual disability:

- motivating, safeguarding, and assisting clients as they develop and practice functional life skills, techniques, and activities designed to meet their specific needs
- transferring clients
- assisting clients with toileting and feeding
- monitoring client conditions and progress during activities and reporting to the program leader
- Set up classroom for specific clients/groups prior to the start of each class, clean classroom at the conclusion of class
- Assist program leaders with preparation of program materials for clients
- Report any incidents to program leaders and follow incident reporting procedures
- Assist administrative staff with duties such as answering phone, photocopying, fundraising tasks, etc., as requested and time allows
- Accompany clients on the Movement Centre wheelchair accessible van as needed
- Follow organization policies & procedures

Your Qualifications and Skills:

- Be a student or graduate from a recognized: kinesiology program, rehabilitation assistant program, or similar education providing information on body mechanics preferred, music therapy, psychology, education or relevant lived experience will be considered an asset as well;
- ASL certification would be an asset;
- Be excited to motivate children and adults to reach their full potential;
- Feel satisfied when your work makes a true difference in the lives of others;
- Love working as a team, and be eager to become an integral part of a tight-knit group of colleagues who share the same values;
- Be excited to learn about and facilitate a unique and specialized rehabilitation therapy that has changed the lives of countless Manitobans;
- Have an understanding of physiology and body mechanics;
- Be excited to come to work every day with a positive, energetic, and adaptable outlook;
- Have valid and current Security Checks (within 3 months preferred, conditional employment may be granted while checks are being processed):

- Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Be caring, compassionate, and committed to providing dignity and respect to all members of the public;
- Be a problem-solver, an outside-of-the-box thinker, and a great communicator

The Work Conditions and Physical Demands:

- You'll work in a fast-paced environment, with repetitive physical tasks, attention to detail is required
- There is a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling
- You must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs (manual handling techniques, transferring and transporting clients and equipment)

Some of the Benefits of Joining Our Team:

- Career advancement opportunities
- Flexible work schedules
- Tuition reimbursement for specialized training
- On-site training, plus continuous scheduled professional development throughout the year
- Fun work with a purpose

**Expected start date**:As soon as possible
**Starting wage**:$18.00/hour to start
**Openings**:Two openings - one, 12:00pm-8:00pm shift on Tuesdays; one 12:00pm-4:00pm shift on Tuesdays, with opportunity for additional shifts