Rehabilitation Assistant

Overview

Rehabilitation Assistant – Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) – a division of Lifemark

Location: Pickering and Ajax

Schedule: 10 hours/week

Lifemark’s Home and Community Care division, Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) is currently seeking qualified Rehabilitation Assistants to provide services to our clients within the community.

What does CAR provide?

• A flexible work schedule – supporting work life balance
• Competitive remuneration
• Educational and professional development opportunities
• An extensive mentorship program within a diverse and supportive work environment
• An extremely rewarding work environment in which significant and impactful client-centered service make a direct difference in client’s lives
• A chance to make an appreciated and valuable contribution to promoting health and well-being within the community in which client’s reside

As Durham Region’s largest community based rehabilitative therapy provider we have been providing community rehabilitation services for adults and children since 1997. Our Vision is to be recognized as a trusted and quality provider of healthcare services, helping adults and children to maximize their functional abilities within their environment and enable them to participate more fully in life’s activities and rewards. At Community Advantage Rehabilitation, we work together with our clients to advance their quality of life using best practices, innovation and quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed treatment plan as assigned by the supervising therapist in to individuals living in the community
• Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising therapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities (e.g. ultrasound, TENS), ADL retraining, cognitive retraining, wheelchair skills, etc.
• Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial home exercise programs
• Maintain regular ongoing communication with the supervising therapist regarding any changes or concerns about a client\’s status or treatment interventions
• Effectively communicate information to client/caregivers
• Complete and maintain current and accurate documentation related to client’s progress using EMR technology
• Understands and implements infection prevention practice

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized OTA/PTA program (required)
• Experience working within a community setting is an asset but RAs with general experience are also encouraged to apply
• Ability to work independently and as part of an inter-professional team
• Outstanding focus on safety and ethical standards
• Strong ability to build rapport with clients
• Ability to prioritize, manage self-scheduling and meet reporting deadlines
• Excellent oral, written and report writing skills
• Proficiency with computers
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation is required for this position

Visit us on http://www.car-rehab.com

Apply today!

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca