Other Opportunities: Rehabilitation Assistant (Part-Time)
| Reference # | 00386 |
| Posted | Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 at 1:20pm |
| Scope | Public Applications Accepted |
| Position | Rehabilitation Assistant (Part-Time) |
| Department | Hospital Wide |
| Term | Part-Time |
| Pay | as per the CUPE Collective Agreement |
| Application Deadline | Monday, January 31st, 2022 at 12:00am |
WHY NHH: Exceptional Patient Care. Every Time.
At the Northumberland Hills Hospital, we are focused on nurturing health care professionals in an environment that is both progressive and supportive. Approximately 100 kilometers east of Toronto, Northumberland Hills Hospital is located in Cobourg, Ontario, home to one of the top-rated beaches in the province, the Cobourg Beach. Guided by our core values of integrity, quality, respect, teamwork, and compassion, Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Members of our team enjoy both career success and lifestyle excellence due in large part to the time we take to ensure the work life of our employees is both fulfilling and rewarding. From flexible work hours, new graduate initiative supports, and student scholarships, to mentoring programs and opportunities for advancement, our aim is to help our staff members grow both personally and professionally. If you enjoy working with dedicated specialists, using state-of-the-art equipment, and are looking for a supportive work environment, then you need look no further than the Northumberland Hills Hospital. We welcome your enthusiasm, your community spirit and your dedication to wellness in our local communities. We are Stronger Together.SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the Program Director, the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for working collaboratively within an Interprofessional team and in keeping with the Northumberland Hills Hospital’s mission, vision, and values to provide recreational activities in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with specific health conditions.
The Rehabilitation Assistant utilizes the principles, practices, and professional standards of care
to provide direct patient care to individuals and groups under the guidance of a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to meet the needs of the patient and to maintain and optimize independent functioning. Administrative duties are carried out as required.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1. Physiotherapy Assistant (P.T.A.) / Occupational Therapy Assistant (O.T.A.) Certification from a fully accredited Community College required.
2. Minimum of one year experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant required.
3. B.C.L.S. required.
4. Recognized competency in exercise and fitness. Recognized certification and levels of proficiency an asset.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to lift patients alone and with assistance.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with repetitive bending.
- Ability to focus on complex instructions and tasks in an active, rapidly changing environment.
- Repetitive arm and shoulder movements.
- Ability to initiate leadership skills, able to communicate well with patients, families, staff and volunteers.