Occupational therapy assistant Jobs in Burnaby, BC

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth – then join us!

The Rehabilitation Assistant is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant your typical day will impact the following ways :

• Follow rehabilitation and mobilization program of residents as directed by the treating PT / OT.
• Assists assigned clients with established rehabilitative activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs and activities of daily living as directed
• Demonstrate to residents the use of prescribed treatments / adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs and walkers and modified eating utensils and personal care items as directed.
• Reports observations of residents' behaviour and progress to Therapist / Nurse; communicates concerns and / or changes to resident condition.
• To maintain an attendance roster for statistical purposes. Stats are to be kept on a daily basis and made available to the consultant PT / OT and Director of Residential Programs.
• Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed; cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment, devices and materials. To maintain an inventory of equipment, tools and supplies and report malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to the Recreation Therapist.
• To provide input into planning and evaluating rehabilitation programs by reporting observations and resident feedback to the Director of Resident Programs, OT and PT.
• May be involved in administrative and program support
• To participate in in-services, staff development programs and serve on committees as needed.
• To demonstrate knowledge of fire / emergency procedures and policies of the home; participate in fire and emergency drills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must haves :

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

Wage Leveling rate of pay $30.96 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates.