Physiotherapy - Rehab Aide

Requisition ID : 353962

Position Number : 20049710

Posting End Date : Open Until Filled

City : Winnipeg

Employer : Concordia Hospital

Department / Unit : Concordia Place Admin

Job Stream : Clinical Support

Union : CUPE

Anticipated Start Date : ASAP

FTE : 0.70

Anticipated Shift : Days;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked : 7.75

Annual Base Hours : 2015

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Position Overview

The Rehab Aide is responsible for assisting with direct and indirect patient care activities and non-patient activities that are delegated and directed by the Therapist or the Manager.

The Aide is responsible for departmental duties such as portering, preparing equipment, maintaining treatment areas, equipment and supplies.

Experience

Experience in a rehabilitation department preferred.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Recognized Rehabilitation Aide certificate required.
• Consideration may be given to individuals in the process of attaining an academic degree in Physiotherapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) as well as to foreign trained graduates of OT or PT.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good interpersonal, organizational and both oral and written communication skills essential.
• Courteous and cooperative attitude.
• Ability to work independently within their area of responsibility.
• Ability to accept change on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Discreet and confidential in all hospital / patient / resident related matters.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health to meet the position demands.
• May be required to work extended hours.
• May involve exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.
• May encounter aggressive and / or agitated individuals.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.

0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Effective April 1, 2024, Golden West Centennial Lodge will also be part of the WRHA legal entity.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.