Iroquois Falls, ON

The rehab assistant will be responsible for assisting patients who have been discharged from hospital or who are living at home, with various illnesses, impairments and injuries. The rehab assistant will provide treatment to patients under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist. Treatment programs may include but are not limited to walking programs, transfer training, strengthening and endurance training, cognitive rehab, ADL programs and pool therapy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         The duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following depending on work assignment:

·         Implements rehabilitation program with the client as directed by the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist

·         Promotes maximum independence of the client in the home, in the community, and at work to support re-integration into the community

·         Implements exercise programs as directed

·         Implements behavioral interventions with the client as directed

·         Facilitates and supervises activities of daily living as directed

·         Facilitates and implements social re-integration as directed

·         Facilitates and implements educational and vocational re-integration as directed

·         Facilitates and implements cognitive therapy programs as directed

·         Promotes and implements leisure activities as directed

·         Attends case conferences and team meetings as required

·         Drives client as directed (with valid insurance coverage)

·         Understands and implements infection prevention practice

·         Participates in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities

·         Adheres to Bayshore Policies and Procedures

·         Participates in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System

·         Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.

·         Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel

Job Qualification

The rehab assistant will be responsible for assisting patients who have been discharged from hospital or who are living at home, with various illnesses, impairments and injuries. The rehab assistant will provide treatment to patients under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist. Treatment programs may include but are not limited to walking programs, transfer training, strengthening and endurance training, cognitive rehab, ADL programs and pool therapy.

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Posted: May 26, 2025