Rehab Assistant

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada's leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada's Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Bayshore is in search of a dedicated and supportive individual to join our our team in the role of Rehab Assistant. The successful candidate will be accountable for ensuring the delivery of the treatment program as prescribed by the applicable regulated health care practitioner. You will support adult and/or pediatric clients to help them achieve their maximum potential. Key responsibilities include carrying out the prescribed treatment program as directed and taught, documenting clients' progress, and reporting outcomes to the applicable regulated health care provider. Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and supports your growth

Duties And Responsibilities
Depending on work assignment, may include some or all of the following :

• Empower Clients: Implement personalized rehabilitation programs in collaboration with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Speech and Language Pathologists.
• Foster Independence: Promote maximum independence for clients at home, in the community, and at work to support their re-integration.
• Lead Exercise Programs: Conduct engaging exercise programs and group exercise classes.
• Support Behavioral Health: Implement effective behavioral interventions tailored to each client's needs.
• Enhance Daily Living: Facilitate and supervise activities of daily living, along with social, educational, and vocational re-integration plans.
• Boost Cognitive Skills: Implement cognitive therapy programs to enhance clients' cognitive abilities.
• Encourage Leisure: Promote and organize enjoyable leisure activities for clients.
• Collaborate with Teams: Attend case conferences and team meetings to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide Transportation: Drive clients safely as needed (with valid insurance coverage).
• Ensure Safety: Understand and implement infection prevention practices to maintain a safe environment.
• Commit to Learning: Participate in ongoing internal and external continuing education activities.
• Adapt to Needs: Complete additional tasks as requested to support client care.

Why Join Us?

At Bayshore, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. By joining us, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

We Offer

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and development to help you advance in your career.
• Collaborative Culture: A workplace that values teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation packages, including health benefits, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.
• Commitment to Safety: A strong focus on health and safety to ensure a secure working environment.
• Impactful Work: The chance to make a difference through meaningful projects and initiatives.

Person-and family-centered care (PFCC)
Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient's life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.

Education
Completion of a recognized Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Rehabilitation Assistant College Program.

Will also consider a university degree in kinesiology and/or the possession of a RRP or CCRC designation.

Other Skills, Abilities And Requirements

• Enjoy dealing with people and working in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent manner.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.
• Ability to be self-directed and take direction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and proficiency with secure email. Commitment to continual learning.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

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 based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

"At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing."

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

Primary Location
ON-Brockville