Job Family:

Patient Care

Reports to:

Director of Activation Services

Job Title:

REHABILITATION ASSISTANT 

Review Date:

May 2006

Pay Rate:

Grid 18

Job Summary:

Reports to the  Director of Activation Services or designate, performs rehabilitation assistant duties such as implementing individual and group interventions and activities that improve and maintain the functional abilities of residents. Maintains records and performs related duties by utilizing a personal computer, word processing software tools, and related equipment.

Qualifications:

   Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

HOURS OF WORK: 08:30-1630 Monday -Friday

Note: The hours of work, including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with Facility Operational Requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement.   

Typical Duties:

(1) Assists assigned patients with established rehabilitative activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs and activities of daily living as directed; demonstrates to patients the use of prescribed treatment/ adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs and walkers and modified eating utensils and personal care items, as directed.

 

(2) Assists patients in dressing and toilet needs as required in preparation for and following rehabilitative treatment; assists with patient lifting/ transfers and positioning as directed.

 

(3) Transports patients to and from rehabilitative treatment area utilizing mechanical aids such as wheelchairs and stretchers.

 

(4) Reports observations of patient's behaviour and progress to Therapist/ Nurse; communicates concerns and/ or changes to patient's condition.

 

(5)  Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed; cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.

 

(6) Maintains established inventory of equipment, devices and materials.

 

(7) Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience

Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination

of education, training and experience.

Skills & Abilities

(i) Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

(ii) Ability to deal with others effectively.

(iii) Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

(iv) Ability to organize work.

(v) Ability to operate related equipment.