rehabilitation assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Office of health care professional
• Sports therapy
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Assist health care professionals
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help physical therapists
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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