Rehab Assistant

Bayshore HealthCare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support prescribed treatment programs under supervision. You will help clients achieve maximum potential in home and community settings, focusing on independence and functional goals.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety and infection prevention practices, with opportunities to collaborate with therapists and care teams. Ontario location in Scarborough area.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Rehabilitation Assistant College Program.
• University degree in kinesiology or the possession of a RRP or CCRC designation preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Implements rehabilitation program with the client as directed by the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, and/or Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Promotes maximum independence of the client in the home, in the community, and at work to support reintegration into the community.
• Implements exercise programs or group exercise classes as directed.
• Implements behavioral interventions with the client as directed.
• Facilitates activities of daily living and reintegration plans, as directed.
• Adheres to infection prevention practices and Bayshore policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Self-directed

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Physiotherapy/OT/Rehab Assistant college program

Kinesiology degree or RRP/CCRC designation

Job description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.

Position Summary

The Rehabilitation Assistant, under the direction of the assigned supervisor, is accountable for ensuring the delivery of the treatment program as prescribed by the applicable regulated health care practitioner. The Rehab Assistant will support the adult and/or pediatric clients to help them achieve their maximum potential. Key responsibilities include carrying out the prescribed treatment program as directed and taught, documenting the clients’ progress, and reporting outcomes to the applicable regulated health care provider.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Implements rehabilitation program with the client as directed by the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, and/or Speech and Language Pathologist
• Promotes maximum independence of the client in the home, in the community, and at work to support re-integration into the community
• Implements exercise programs or group exercise classes as directed
• Implements behavioral interventions with the client as directed
• Facilitates and supervises activities of daily living, along with social, edicational/vocational re-integration plans, as directed
• Facilitates and implements cognitive therapy programs as directed
• Promotes and implements leisure activities as directed
• Attends case conferences and team meetings as required
• Drives client as directed (with valid insurance coverage)
• Understands and implements infection prevention practice
• Participates in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
• Adheres to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
• Participates in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
• Completes other tasks as requested

Education

Completion of a recognized Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Rehabilitation Assistant College Program.

Will also consider a university degree in kinesiology and/or the possession of a RRP or CCRC designation.

Other Skills, Abilities And Requirements

• Enjoy dealing with people and working in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent manner.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.
• Ability to be self-directed and take direction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and proficiency with secure email. Commitment to continual learning.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.

Primary Location

ON-Scarborough