Bilingual Rehab Assistant, Temporary Full Time, Stroke Rehab, Labelle

Are you highly organized detail-oriented and able to work accurately in a busy environment with frequent interruptions Are you seeking a rewarding career that cares for others in an organization that cares for you Youre looking in the right place.

As a Rehab Assistant you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility provide access and referrals to community services and engage with patients caregivers and other health care practitioners.

Whether you work in our office in the community or a health care facility you will play a lead role in providing connected accessible patient-centered care and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home while you benefit from our supports for professional growth personal wellness andwork-life balance.

What will you do

Under the general direction of the Manager Patient Services and in accordance with OHAH Champlain standards legislation policies and guidelines the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for providing therapy assistance and administrative support to Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

Implements treatment plan with patient under the direction of a registered therapist
Assists registered therapists with patient assessments and treatment programs in accordance with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) guidelines
Completes and maintains documentation regarding patient intervention in accordance with OHAH Champlain policies and procedures and CPO/COTO guidelines
Meets with the registered therapist regularly to discuss patient treatment plan and progress
Researches assessment diagnosis and intervention tools/aids/materials to assist the registered therapist in delivering patient services
Carries out all duties in accordance with OHAH Champlain policies and procedures and Guidelines for the Use of Supportive Personnel developed by CPO and COTO
Maintains equipment and supplies on a regular basis by inspecting cleaning and sanitizing equipment used by clients and by scheduling equipment calibration/repairs with vendors
Installs assistive equipment and constructs therapeutic tools/devices for intervention as required by the therapist
Maintains organization of storage areas for therapy equipment and supplies to ensure that items are easily accessible
Monitors inventory levels and orders equipment and supplies as necessary to ensure a sufficient level of inventory is available
Prepares and organizes materials documents and activities for patient intervention as requested by the therapist
Assists therapist with documentation as required
Creates and maintains patient files in accordance with OHAH Champlain policies and procedures
Organizes files and maintains equipment catalogues and educational resources on a regular basis

Department: Stroke Rehab

Hours in a Biweekly Period: Monday-Friday 8:30am 4:30pm (35hrs/week)

Length of Temporary Assignment: June 1st 2026

FTE:1.0

Salary Range : $33.021/hr

Reports To: Manager Patient Services

Union Affiliation: OPSEU

Location: Labelle

What must you have

• Graduation from an accredited Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist Assistant program
• Related rehabilitation and/or community care experience normally attained over a period of two years
• Experience in Stroke and/or Neuro rehabilitation will be considered an asset
• All of the above require at least 2 years related professional experience
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date
  
  

What would give you the edge

Knowledge of equipment modalities materials and intervention processes used in the provision of occupational therapy and physiotherapy services
Familiar with rehabilitation principles and clinical terminology used in interventions
Knowledge of applicable COTO and/or CPO professional guidelines

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively with registered therapists and accept work direction when assisting with patient interventions
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse patient groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability
• Ability to deal with demanding interpersonal situations and respond with good judgment and understanding
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
• Ability to effectively exchange information with a variety of internal and external contacts
• Ability to handle complaints from patients their family members/caregivers and consult with higher authority when appropriate
• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months
• Fluency in English and French required.
  
  

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (35hrs/week)

What do we offer

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance.In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning growth and innovation we offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Salary: $33.021/hr

Who are we

We are Ontario Health atHome ready to serve every person in Ontario.We partner with patients and caregivers family physicians hospitals long-term care and retirement homes service providers and Ontario Health Teams to deliver responsive accessible integrated patient-centred care.

Why join us
If youre interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn partner and connect care and be cared for this is your home.

Equity Inclusion Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity inclusion diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted