Rehabilitation Assistant

Health PEI; Alberton; On-site; CAD 38,779 - 42,003; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Prince Edward Island is seeking a full-time Physiotherapy Assistant. The role includes supporting physiotherapy interventions, orienting patients, and collaborating with a team. Successful candidates will demonstrate good communication skills and have completed the required educational program. The position offers a salary range of $28.15 - $30.49 per hour with a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12 supplemented with a Physiotherapy Assistant Program.
• Capable of sustained physical activity.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Orientate patient to treatment area and relevant policies.
• Supervise and assist with patient programs as prescribed.
• Organize and deliver activities as prescribed by a physiotherapist.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 and Physiotherapy Assistant Program

Job description

This position reports to the Physiotherapist 2 at the Kings County Memorial Hospital and Souris Hospital. The primary focus of this role is to carry out assigned physiotherapy activities/interventions at Souris Hospital and Kings County Memorial Hospital (acute care and outpatient services).

Duties

• Orientate patient to the treatment area, including relevant policies;
• Supervising/instructing/assisting with patient programs as prescribed by a physiotherapist, which may include: application of selected therapeutic exercises, functional mobility, use of aids & devices, and appropriate modalities;
• Organizing and delivering group or individual activities as prescribed by a physiotherapist;
• Demonstrate awareness of safety issues related to patient, staff and caregivers;
• Maintain exercise equipment and prepare treatment areas for patient use;
• Maintain an inventory of equipment, adaptive aids, wheelchairs, and supplies;
• Identify equipment that needs maintenance, repair, or replacement;
• Monitor treatment program and report observations related to assigned activities to the physiotherapist, including patient comments, responses to intervention, and status during application of the intervention, etc.;
• Participate as a team member in patient care;
• Demonstrate effective communication with the patient and their family and other health team members;
• Document on electronic health record and paper record as appropriate;
• Maintain daily workload measurement statistics;
• Perform other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12 supplemented with successful completion of a Physiotherapy Assistant Program or a Rehabilitation Assistant Program;
• Capable of sustained physical activity;
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills and good organizational skills;
• Have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications

• Previous experience working with inpatients in a hospital setting or as a direct caregiver would be an asset.

Salary Range

$28.15 - $30.49 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours

75 Hours Bi-Weekly / 7.5 Hour Rotating Shifts / Days, Evenings & Weekends as Required

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care