Job Description

Location: Placentia Health Centre

Rehabilitation Assistant
Allied Health - Eastern Rural
Permanent, Full Time
07237POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary CG-28 ($25.87 - $28.65)
Competition Number 2023005207
Posted Date 18 August 2023
Closing Date 25 August 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Rehabilitation Assistant reports to the Manager for the Allied Health program with NL Health Services and provides occupational therapist support and physiotherapist support in the treatment of residents, patients, and clients.

Under the clinical direction and supervision of Clinical Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy services will focus on enhancing patients/residents/clients participation to meet occupational goals; this may involve self care, individual/caregiver education, and community participation. Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, the Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible for patient/client/resident care follow up, assistive device provision, care, and training; maintaining equipment and adaptive aid inventories; and ordering equipment/supplies.

Under the clinical direction and supervision of Clinical Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy services will focus on assisting patients/residents/clients to reach functional goals; this may involve carrying out assigned exercise programs, individual/caregiver education and plans of care related to range of motion, strengthening, balance and mobility. Under the direction of the Physiotherapist, the Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible for tracking assistive mobility equipment and patient/resident/client follow-up as assigned.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will carry out individual and group interventions with patient/resident/clients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist. Other assigned tasks from Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists may be required.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible to precept Rehabilitation and OTA/PTA students and offer other clinical education experience to students within NL Health Services.

This Rehabilitation Assistant maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultants for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts or moves objects less than 10 lbs., up to 25 lbs. and lifts and moves patients, limbs (or may utilize a mechanical lift) for exercises.
Regularly, there is a requirement to physically handle materials for the set up and running of activities.
Regularly required to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally required to drive to clients\' homes or community buildings to assist with therapy or to facilitate activities.
Regularly a variety of body postures including working in awkward or cramped positions, bending, kneeling and stretching and sometimes strength and endurance is required.
Occasionally operates machinery, equipment, and hand tools that require controlled fine finger work and precision.
Visual and Auditory concentration is required.

Job Qualifications
Successful completion of an approved/recognized Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant program OR a Rehabilitation Assistant Program is required. *
Demonstrated ability to follow ethical guidelines, function within scope of practice responsibilities, and comply with legal requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to meet patient goals and overall delivery of physiotherapy and occupational therapy services.
Demonstrated ability to utilize clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*Internal applicants currently working as Occupational Therapy Support Workers or Physiotherapy Support Workers who do not possess an approved education program will be considered for this position.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPEHS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPEHS Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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