Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Support clients to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being. Provide one to one support and group support within the home and community to adults with an Acquired Brain Injury/chronic pain syndrome with activities of daily living, personal care, and rehabilitation planning. Support clients with their rehabilitation programs, as directed by regulated health care professionals, to help them reach their rehabilitation goals following a brain injury, work-related illness or accident, mental health diagnosis, or spinal cord injury. Assist in monitoring behaviors or activities that affect the safety, security, and well-being of clients and caregivers. Observe and report changes in the client's health status or needs. Provide individualized customer service of the highest quality. Be respectful, courteous, and pleasant at all time. Communicates effectively with clients, families, staff, and management. Maintain high-quality, accurate documentation of observations related client's behavioral and cognitive limitations. Role modeling, cueing, and prompting effective communication skills. Work co-operatively with team members. Provide services on a flexible basis including evenings and weekends. Receive direction from management and implement regular feedback provided. Participate in quality improvement and continuous growth and training activities as directed. Adhere to workplace policies and operational procedures. Maintain attendance and punctuality within designated shift. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Post-Secondary Graduation Diploma/ University Degree and an OTA/PTA accreditation from a recognized college are required. Minimum 2 years' experience working directly with people with acquired brain injuries and complex injuries. Working knowledge of ABI, MVA-related injuries, and rehabilitation therapy. Ability to multitask and prioritize Mental Health Diagnosis Sound behavioral management skills, cognitive problem-solving skills. Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management and documentation skills. Computer and data entry skills. Effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Proven consistency in work performance and teamwork, including reliability and flexibility Ability to speak, read, and write English Availability on workdays, evenings, and weekends
Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour

Experience:

OTA: 2 years (required)
Location:

Dryden, ON (required)
Work Location: On the road