Brain Injury Rehabilitation Worker

March of Dimes; Elliot Lake; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada is hiring a Full-Time Brain Injury Rehabilitation Worker for the Elliot Lake, ON area. You will implement personalized support plans in clients’ homes and the community, assisting adults with brain injuries in daily living and cognitive skills.

The role requires a minimum of three years in Human Services (ABI experience preferred), CPR/First Aid is an asset, and a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary in Human or Social Services preferred or Rehabilitation Assistant diploma.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Human Services field and/or working with people with ABI.
• Current CPR and First Aid is an asset.
• Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to speak English; French-English bilingualism is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; reliable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized support services plans within the home and/or community for adults with brain injury.
• Assist individuals with brain injury in instrumental activities of daily living, cognitive and problem-solving skills.
• Provide services on a flexible basis during weekday business hours.
• Reporting responsibilities including daily log notes, incident reports, and verbal reports as required.
• Participate in training as required.
• Follow policies and procedures as required.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

English language

Education

Post-Secondary in Human or Social Services

Rehabilitation Assistant diploma

Job description

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.

The opportunity

We are currently looking to fill 1 new opportunity for a Full-Time Brain Injury Rehabilitation Worker in our Northeast region - Elliot Lake, ON.

• Starting wage: $23.35 per hour . This compensation is inclusive of a $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients. The wage enhancement does not apply to training and paid leave.
• Hours: 35 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized support services plans within the home and/or community for adults with brain injury (BI)
• Assist individuals with brain injury in instrumental activities of daily living, cognitive and problem-solving skills, community orientation and integration
• Provide services on a flexible basis during weekday business hours
• Reporting responsibilities including daily log note recording, incident reports, and verbal reports as required
• Participate in training as required
• Follow policies and procedures as required

Qualifications and experience

• Post-Secondary in Human or Social Services preferred or Rehabilitation Assistant diploma
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Human Services field and/or working with people with ABI
• Current CPR, First Aid is an asset
• Access to vehicle to use for business and valid driver’s license
• Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Sound problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work independently / autonomously
• Knowledge of and experience working with local community housing and social services resources
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• French-English bilingualism an asset

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: Contributing to our important mission:creating real change for people with disabilities.

Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility Enjoyingindustry-leading employment incentives and benefits Supported in yourprofessional growth, development, and success Included in ourempathetic and supportive work culture Learn more about why we’re a great employer atmarchofdimes.ca/careers. For general inquiries, you can reach us at [e-mail]

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