Rehab Assistant

Union: SEIU Clerical - WP
Number of vacancies:  1
New or Replacement Position:  Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Center
Department:  West Park
Reports to:  Service Manager
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week
Wage Range: $35.56 to $36.14
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: March 24 2025

As a Rehabilitation Assistant your responsibility is to aid physiotherapists and occupational therapists in executing particular aspects of the treatment plan devised by the therapist. This assistance is provided under the direct supervision of the therapist.

Responsibilities:

• Assist patients in daily activities under clinical expert guidance.
• Support individual and group treatment plans including applying packs and splints.
• Aid in walking and exercise routines for individuals and groups.
• Provide equipment and modify materials for patient treatment.
• Train patients in equipment use and develop patient connections.
• Assist with patient transportation lifting and transfers.
• Prepare materials maintain records and ensure clean treatment areas.
• Educate patients and caregivers on device usage.
• Participate in conferences and meetings as needed.
• Uphold safety standards and hospital protocols.
• Live and promote centers core values.
• Contribute to student education and training.
• Stay informed about circumstances and actions that could impact the well-being of patients residents students staff volunteers doctors and visitors including:

• Complying with hospital safety standards and relevant laws
• Identifying and preventing safety concerns and issues
• Taking corrective measures when possible
• Attending safety meetings/training to meet the Centers criteria

• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centres core values and helps patients get their life back
• An employees disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications

Qualifications :

• Certificate in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Assistance.
• Proficiency in rehabilitation principles and tools.
• Knowledge of patient movement and transfer techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Efficient multitasking and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexible availability including weekends.
• Consistent attendance and performance history.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) provides a lifetime pension plan at retirement. Were one of the largest defined benefit pension plans in Canada.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time