Job Description

Position

: Rehabilitation Assistant

Competition: 2025-428

Status

: Part-Time

Department

: Physiotherapy

Union Association

: CUPE

Salary: $25.09-$29.54/Hour

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, Allied Health & Clinical Services and working as a member of the outpatient Community Stroke Rehab (CSR) team, the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for the provision of high quality rehabilitation to a patient or group of patients.


The Brockville General Hospital Stroke Program supports and champions stroke best practices across the care continuum, contributing to the Brockville General Hospital's mission of collaborating for exceptional care. The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team is an integral component of the stroke continuum of care.


Community Stroke Rehabilitation is person-centered, coordinated care provided by an interdisciplinary team with stroke specific expertise, who are informed by best practice guidelines. Person-centered care is delivered in the setting(s) that best meets the needs of the person with stroke, their family and caregivers. The team, in collaboration with other service providers, provide therapy, education and support to achieve functional recovery and optimize community reintegration.


The Rehabilitation Assistant is an unregulated health care professional responsible for collaborating with the CSR team to provide high-quality rehabilitation services. The Assistant will practice under the guidance and direction of the Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist.


The Rehabilitation Assistant is expected to maintain competence and skills through participation in on-going continuing education and quality assurance activities. They will participate in-service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centred environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Requirements:

Education:

Graduated from an OTA/PTA program Current B.L.S. Healthcare Provider (C) Aphasia Institute's Supported Conversations for Adults with Aphasia (SCA(TM)) preferred Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred NDT training is an asset

Experience:

Experience working with stroke and/or neurological rehabilitation populations Demonstrated knowledge of current Canadian Stroke Best Practices Experience in both hospital and community service delivery is an asset

Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of the role of regulated and unregulated healthcare professionals in the provision of stroke rehabilitation Experience in implementing treatment plans for patients with stroke/neurological disorders as prescribed the OT and/or PT Knowledge of adaptive equipment, gait aids, and wheelchairs Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative Demonstrated ability to prioritize and practice collaboratively within an inter-professional team Motivated team player with excellent organizational and planning, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and time management skills Able to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision Client, family and caregiver service-oriented, able to work effectively with diverse populations/groups Excellent English verbal and written communication skills using different mediums, such as telephone, in-person and video Well-developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with clients, families, caregivers, colleagues and community services Able to support clients in their homes or in a community environment An understanding and appreciation of rural communities, including Indigenous perspectives, and the ability to navigate transitional services when needed Evidence of continued professional growth and/or professional development Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft applications and working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the electronic medical record * A valid Ontario driver's license with access to reliable vehicle and auto insurance