Rehabilitation Assistant | Acute Care
- Temps plein
- Permanent
Description
We have a permanent, full time opportunity available for you to consider. This position is in the Acute Care Facility of East Kootenay Regional Hospital.
Rehabilitation Assistants take clinical direction from a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech language pathologist.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Driver’s License as required.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.
Responsibilities
Within this role, the Rehabilitation Assistant:
• Is encouraged to work at top of scope. Allowing the successful candidate the ability to fully utilize their skill set and allow for further growth under the supervision and guidance of various therapists,
• Engages patients with regular therapeutic interventions, related to physical, cognitive, communication, swallowing and functional skills,
• Has a huge impact on progression of patient needs and their rehab journey,
• Is an integral member of the rehabilitation team,
• Is relied on to be the eyes and ears of the rehab team.
Physical Therapy Acute Care:
Areas of work: post-op surgical care (orthopaedic, trauma), general medical, critical care, inpatient rehab, post neurological events (is. CVA, TBI), vascular and plastic surgery. Carry out the treatment plan and address patients’ mobility needs of complex equipment. Ongoing collaboration and closely interconnected with the care teams.
Occupational Therapy Acute Care:
Areas of work: post-op surgical care, general medical, inpatient rehab, critical care, post-neuro events (CVA, TBI), inpatient psychiatry, Therapeutic Support Surfaces program, wheelchair and seating provision. Practicing valued activities of daily living (i.e. dressing, toileting, feeding, functional transfers) with patients and cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation. Assisting with splinting.
At this site, schedule is rotating days 08:00 to 16:00 hours. We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package plus generous vacation entitlement. Relocation Allowance package may be offered with position.
Pay Rate
30.06
Term Of Appointment
Permanent Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
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