Full Time Rehabilitation Technician - Community Stroke Program

About the role

The Riverside Community Stroke Rehabilitation (CSR) Rehabilitation Technician supports the therapists in providing person-centered and coordinated care for stroke rehabilitation. This position is based at LaVerendrye Hospital and reports to the Director, Therapeutic Services.

Qualifications/Experience

• Graduate of a PT/OT/Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma program, equivalent and/or combination of experience may be considered
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience with electronic documentation
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel, and management
• Must be able to follow verbal and written orders
• Physically capable of frequent bending, stretching, and lifting and of assisting heavy-needs patients with bed mobility, transfers, ambulation and exercise program
• Class G drivers license, access to reliable vehicle with and the ability to travel to various locations within catchment area.

Basics Responsibilities

• Functioning as part of the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in meeting basic needs of patients in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards of Riverside Health Care Facilities.
• Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable or in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Sought assistance and guidance when necessary, observing patient’s needs and self-limitations
• Support corporate rehab quality improvement initiatives
• Exercise behavior consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Progressive, Integrity, Caring, and Accountable.
• Encourage independence and demonstrate a tactful, empathetic, and caring patient approach.
• Carry out treatment plans/document as designed by the therapist
• Monitor any changes to a patient’s health status and report to the appropriate therapist
• Booking appointments, making phone calls, connecting patient with community resources

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care according to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Rehabilitation Services department.
• Assessment: Consults with therapist to obtain patient history, ambulation and transfer needs.
• Planning: Assist the therapist to develop a plan of care and communicate any pertinent information accurately and promptly to the therapist.
• Implementation: Carry’s out treatment plan as designed by the therapist
• Evaluation: Continuously evaluates the outcomes of the therapy sessions and communicates with the therapist.
• Participates in departmental and related committees/meetings when required.
• Participates in educational activities and programs for patients.
• Reports any untoward / unusual incidents accurately and promptly to the therapist.
• Participates in the department’s quality management program.
• Other such duties or responsibilities as may be delegated

Conditions of Employment

• Human Resource Policies
• Satisfactory vulnerable sector screening
• Department Policies
• Corporation Policies

Note

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