Physiotherapy - Rehab Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the health care sector is seeking a dedicated Rehab Aide to join their compassionate team. This role focuses on assisting with patient care and maintaining treatment areas, ensuring a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized Rehabilitation Aide certificate and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The position offers a chance to grow within a collaborative health care network committed to providing excellent and equitable services. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accommodations for disabilities during assessment

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a rehabilitation department preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct and indirect patient care activities.
• Responsible for departmental duties such as portering and preparing equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Ability to Work Independently

Discretion and Confidentiality

Proper Body Mechanics

Education

Rehabilitation Aide Certificate

Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

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Position Overview

The Rehab Aide is responsible for assisting with direct and indirect patient care activities and non-patient activities that are delegated and directed by the Therapist or the Manager. The Aide is responsible for departmental duties such as portering, preparing equipment, maintaining treatment areas, equipment and supplies.

Experience

• Experience in a rehabilitation department preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Recognized Rehabilitation Aide certificate required.
• Consideration may be given to individuals in the process of attaining an academic degree in Physiotherapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) as well as to foreign trained graduates of OT or PT.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Good interpersonal, organizational and both oral and written communication skills essential.
• Courteous and cooperative attitude.
• Ability to work independently within their area of responsibility.
• Ability to accept change on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Discreet and confidential in all hospital/patient/resident related matters.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work extended hours.
• May involve exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.