Part-time (PT) Rehab Aide

Job Description

Under the direction of the applicable manager and as delegated and supervised primarily by the Occupational Therapist (OT) the Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) performs both direct and indirect patient/resident/client care activities asdeterminedby the specific employer. Additionally they may carry out administrative clerical light housekeeping tasks and otherduties asassigned

• Recent and related direct patient/resident/client care experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

• Complete high school education Manitoba standardsrequired.
• Successful completion of a recognized academic Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) program with a practicumcomponent or an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)/Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Graduates of International Physiotherapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) programs as well as students currently pursuing a Canadian university degree in PT or OT will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall bein accordance withthe Employers policy.

• Ability to work within and respect the Employers core values policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care independently with minimal supervision within the RAs scope of practice while efficiently collaborating as part of an inter-professional healthcare team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential with fluency in English and the ability to interact effectively in various settings.
• Consistentlydemonstratecompassion and respect for the personal dignity and well-being of all patients/residents/clients.
• Ability tomaintainthe confidentiality of patients/residents/clients staff and employer information.
• Excellent organizational planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage assigned workload.
• Basic computer skills and literacyrequired asappropriate tothe setting.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• May berequiredto perform other duties and functions related to but notexceedingabovestatedskills and capabilities.

• Mustdemonstratethe use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with patients/residents/clients.
• Must be able to safely transfer patients/residents/clients who may have limited or no weight-bearing abilities with or without the use of equipment asappropriate.
• Mustdemonstrateadequate motor coordination or dexterity agilitystrengthand endurance to perform the complete spectrum of job functions.
• Must be willing and able to work in an environment where exposure to dust grease oil infectious diseases blood and body fluids toxic materials noise allergens physical and emotional stress is possible.
• Mayencounteraggressive and/or agitated patients/residents/clients and visitors. Training and ongoing support are provided to manage such situations.
• May berequiredto handle acute patient/client/resident care during emergent situations. Training and education concerning this will be provided upon orientation asdeterminedbysitespolicy and procedure.
• May berequiredto occasionally work overtime hours.
• May berequiredto work a variety of shifts including dayseveningsand weekends.

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At Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.