Rehabilitation Assistant - Med/surg/cancer Care - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Capital District Health Authority

Central Zone, Canada
Base: $25.84 - $30.85 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Safe delivery of therapy interventions
Equipment maintenance and cleaning
Collaborative patient care
The Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of the Program Manager and supervision of therapists to promote movement, occupation, and function for patients

Job Summary

  • The Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of the Program Manager and supervision of therapists to promote movement, occupation, and function for patients.
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.
  • This position works full-time over a 7 day per week schedule, including weekends and holidays, for approximately 5 months.

Matching Summary

The Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of the Program Manager and supervision of therapists to promote movement, occupation, and function for patients.

Salary

Base: $25.84 - $30.85 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, defined benefit pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Safe delivery of therapy interventions
  • Equipment maintenance and cleaning
  • Collaborative patient care
  • Work over 7 day schedule
  • Organizational ability
  • Basic computer skills

Nice-to-have

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Competencies in other languages
  • Ability to communicate with patients and families
  • Knowledge of proper body mechanics

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from recognized Rehabilitation Assistant program
  • Completion of combined OTA and PTA programs
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLSC) certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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