Job Description

In accordance with the vision and values of Park Place and under the clinical direction of a

Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist (Rehabilitation

Professionals), the

Rehabilitation Assistant

functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in

meeting the needs of the Resident. The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out the rehabilitative

treatment plans and programs and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating Residents'

progression. The Rehab Assistant will ensure a commitment to Resident Safety and to our "culture

of safety" as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Carries out the designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan and/or program as

directed by an Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist or Physiotherapist such as

strengthening, range of motion (ROM)m ambulation training, self-care activities, life skills, work

simulation, seating, positioning, auditory comprehension, reading, writing, and/or

communication/oral therapy.

2. Contributes to the overall evaluation of the Resident identifying and reporting verbally and in

writing observable social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and functional factors which might impact

the Resident's therapeutic program and progress; observes and reports cognitive and functional

changes, concerns and/or changes to Residents' condition to designated clinician. Performs

various tests and/or tasks as assigned, recording and reporting relevant data for interpretation by

the therapist Provides input into the planning, implementation, modification and evaluation of the

rehabilitative treatment plan and/or program.

3. Demonstrates the techniques of activities to Residents as directed by the therapist, such as the

use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as splints, wheelchairs, walkers, modified

eating utensils, work simulation tools, electronic and manual devices for augmentative

communication, and other equipment as required.

4. Assists in the fabrication and modifications of splints, seating and exercise devices, mobility and

assistive devices. Sets up and adapts equipment such as changing wheelchair backs and

adjusting wheelchair height as instructed by the therapist.

5. Provides functional skills training to Residents and families in activities of daily living, mobility

and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices and assists with power

wheelchair mobility training as directed by the therapist.

6. Assists Residents in dressing or toileting as required in preparation for, during and following

therapy intervention.

7. Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities as assigned such as Transcutaneous

Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Neuro-Muscle Electrical Stimulation (NMES), ice, heat and

wax treatments.

8. Maintains therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment following

established infection control procedures, and maintaining inventories. Provides input regarding

purchase of new equipment and supplies, general maintenance and repair of equipment.

9. Completes required reports and documentation such as written Resident reports, supply

requisitions, Resident billing approval forms and workload statistics.

10. Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, making appointments, filing charts,

relaying messages, and recording data such as Resident contact time as required.

11. Transports equipment and/or supplies to appointments as required.

12. Participated in departmental meetings, Resident conferences and quality improvement

initiatives as requested.

13. Attends education/in-service programs as required.

14. Contributes to quality of care and safety assurance and improvement by participating in Park

Place Home committees.

15. Participates in quality improvement/performance measurement initiatives and processes.

16. Performs other related duties as assigned.


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