Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $32.84 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
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We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Detailed Overview: Under the general supervision of a senior position such as a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse, the Rehabilitation Assistant assists designated residents with assigned rehabilitative activities. Responsibilities:
- Assists assigned residents with established rehabilitative activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs and activities of daily living, as directed. Demonstrates to residents the use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs and walkers and modified eating utensils and personal care items, as directed.
- Assists residents in dressing and toilet needs, as required, in preparation for and following rehabilitative treatment. Assists with resident lifting/transfers and positioning as directed.
- Transports residents to and from rehabilitative treatment area utilizing mechanical aids such as wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Reports and charts observations of resident's behaviour and progress to Therapist/Nurse. Communicates concerns and/or changes to resident's condition.
- Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed. Cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
- Maintains established inventory of equipment, devices and materials.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
