Vision Rehabilitation Assistant

4 weeks ago

Windsor, Canada Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada Full time

Scope and Summary

of Primary Responsibilities

This position is responsible for completing a broad range of responsibilities and duties that will enhance the provision of Vision Loss Rehabilitation Services. The position requires a highly competent and well-organized health care professional who values safety, security and patient wellness above all else.

The primary responsibilities include working in collaboration with our ACVREP certified Rehabilitation Specialists in the areas of Independent Living, Orientation and Mobility and Low Vision to carry out established rehabilitation activities or programs.

II. Essential Functions

The position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

· Under the direction of the Rehabilitation Specialists, receives referrals and assists with the implementation of rehabilitation plans/program.

· As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the specialist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the rehabilitative treatment plans.

· Provides individuals with sight loss, the opportunity of reinforcement and practice of adaptive skills for independent living, in areas of personal management, household management, basic indoor orientation & mobility skills, low vision aids, basic keyboarding and technology. Assists the specialist with the maintenance and inventory of adaptive devises as appropriate and demonstrates consumer products and low vision aids.

· Assists in monitoring and evaluating treatment and care plans and reporting observations and progress to the specialist.

· Provides functional direction to the client and other collaterals to maximize the client's rehabilitation process.

· Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with VLRC Systems and Procedures.

· Collaborates with rehabilitation team in service delivery, coordinates travel schedules and facilitates program development.

Relationships

· Close working relationship with all members of the rehabilitation team.

· Provides support and consultation to individuals and their families re adjustment to vision loss.

· Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

· Promotes an understanding and awareness of vision health related issues through consultation, public education, and in-service training.

Problem Solving/Time Frame of Impact

· Works under the general direction of established processes.

· Provides timely and creative solutions and recommends process improvements.

· Creatively and quickly problem solves to respond to unique individual needs.

· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Decision Autonomy

· Exercises judgment and tact when working with clients and knowing when to elevate issues to the next level.

· Understands and abides by VLRC privacy and security policy.

· Exercises good judgment when determining if clients require a referral to another VLRC service or external services and communicates with Specialist.

Requirements

III. Qualifications: (Education, Training, Experience)

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

· Possesses strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

· Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity, as well as possessing emotional and social stability when working with clients.

· Demonstrates strong ethics and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

· Possesses a mature and professional demeanor.

· Skilled in Microsoft software applications and ability to effectively care for computer hardware and learn various applications as applicable for the position

· Excellent navigation skills.

Experience and Education:

· Post-secondary education and/or prior experience in a Rehabilitation Assistant program, Occupational or Physical Therapy Assistant program, Social Work or related field preferred.

· Previous working/volunteering experience working with individuals who are blind or partially sighted or a combined loss of hearing and sight an asset.

· Clean Criminal Record required; Criminal Reference Check required for vulnerable populations.

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