St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Rehabilitation Assistant Part Time in Hamilton, ON

Overview

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Branch Hamilton ON CA

Position:
Rehabilitation Assistant
Location:
Hamilton, ON

Reinforces education programs under the direction of the therapists regarding energy conversation, use of assistive devices, joint protection, posture, etc….

QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapist Assistant 2-year diploma program
• CPR certificate
• PTA/OTA certification recognized by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Demonstrated interest and proficiency in Physiotherapist Assistant/Occupational Therapist roles
• Familiarity with various computer applications i.e. MSWord, internet, patient registration systems
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate with an elderly and/or fraile population
• Physical ability for the regular use of therapy equipment i.e. wheelchairs, bariatric chairs, mechanical lifts, weights
• Ability to function effectively within a team and manage competing demands
• Minimum of three and up to 6 months clinical experience, with 2 years experience in a hospital or clinic environment working with clients with orthopaedic, rheumatic, neurological, respiratory and geriatric conditions
• Must be capable of performing all related duties i.e. lifting, transferring patients, walking with and portering patients
• Good work performance and a good attendance record are essential
• An updated resume should accompany the application

RESPONSIBILITIES
Some duties include the following:
• Assists the registered therapist with transfer and mobility training and subsequent promotion of independence in mobility and transfers by following through with the recommendations of the therapists
• Follows through with ADL retraining at the recommendations of the Occupational Therapist to maximize client independence
• Assists the therapist in the collection of data for use in the assessment and reassessment process
• Administers specific modalities and treatment programs at the instruction of the Physiotherapist, including ice/heat, hydrotherapy, TENS, intermittent compression and pulmonary hygiene programs
• Follows pulmonary hygiene programs developed by the Physiotherapist
• Reinforces education programs under the direction of the therapists regarding energy conversation, use of assistive devices, joint protection, posture, etc.
• Monitors/observes the client’s response to treatment, documenting effects and informing the therapist of any positive or adverse effects
• Completes workload statistics
• Provides general housekeeping tasks such as keeping therapy equipment and space clean and maintaining inventory
• Attends staff meetings
• Provides clerical assistance when requested, and other related duties as assigned by the Manager

HOURS OF WORK
Monday-Friday, days and some occasional weekends.

WAGE RATE
Hourly: $24.85….$25.94……$27.03
(plus 14% in lieu of benefits)