Rehab Assistant

Integrated Care Solutions - NRIO, a division of Bayshore HealthCare, is proud to offer community-minded, progressive brain injury rehabilitation that produces lasting results. We strive to empower individuals with the tools, guidance, and opportunities to enhance their overall quality of life. With a team of diverse and seasoned healthcare professionals, we customize treatment programs in a variety of environments: 24-hour residential treatment, supported living, community programs, and therapeutic day programs.

We utilize a person-and family-centered care (PFCC) approach, which 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.​

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking part-time Rehabilitation Therapists in Mississauga, ON responsible for providing supervision, personal care, and rehab support to individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABIs). The position is based out of our Mississauga residence, where we provide a home-like environment to encourage a greater range of skills that our clients will carry with them as they return to community living. 

This role also includes caring for individuals in the Complex Care Program who require total-care support due to ongoing medical issues, in addition to intensive rehabilitation needs; these individuals are dependent on the RTs for all aspects of daily living. 

Please note, shifts may include a combination of full-duty shifts and sleep-shifts. During a sleep-shift, you will not be required to perform the full scope of RT duties; you will be available on-site to support the primary (full-duty) RT if needed.  A reduced wage is provided for sleep-shifts.

• Post-secondary education in social sciences or health care related studies; ideal for individuals who are currently in school or graduates of nursing programs looking for experience working with medically complex individuals
• PSW certification and experience preferred
• G driver's license with a clean driver's abstract, access to a vehicle and the proper insurance to transport clients in own vehicle
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends, overnights, occasional holidays) and commit to ongoing casual employment

The ideal candidate will also possess the following:

• Knowledge and/or experience working with individuals with mental health issues, dual diagnoses, behavioural issues, chronic pain, and addictions
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to work with clients and team members toward solutions; addressing issues such as verbal aggression, physical and environmental aggression, elopement, socially and sexually inappropriate behaviours
• Ability to problem-solve/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
• Willingness and ability to perform: personal care tasks medication assistance, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), administrative tasks, light cleaning, advocacy, and clinical therapy implementation
• Enjoy dealing with people and working in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Strong communication (oral and written) skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform bending, stretching and lifting while assisting clients
• Ability to be organized and able to complete tasks within allocated time frames
• Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and proficiency with secure email
• Commitment to continual learning, upgrading and enhancing skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with individuals with acquired brain injuries while assisting them with increasing levels of independence through individualized rehabilitation programs (responsible for up to 5 clients at a particular time)
• Perform personal care (e.g. bed-baths, dressing, oral care) medication management, and various forms of transfer tasks
• Utilize appropriate Crisis and Behavioural Management strategies
• Complete documentation following company and provincial guidelines
• Follow the designed rehabilitation program as accurately as possible
• Collect required clinical data through documentation, tracking, etc.
• Complete research to assist with enhancing client programs
• Other clinical and administrative duties as assigned
• Housekeeping duties as assigned

Ready to join us? If you are a keen individual looking for a part-time opportunity in an exciting, interactive and dynamic environment where you will have an opportunity to enhance your skills, you have found it with Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions – NRIO.

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.