Rehabilitation Assistant

The Good Samaritan Society; Delta; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society in Delta, BC is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant who under supervision supports residents with mobility and daily living activities, demonstrates prescribed treatments to clients, and assists with transfers and positioning as directed.

You will work closely with therapists and nursing staff, communicate observations, help prepare equipment, and participate in ongoing education and in-services.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal and work with others effectively.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work with dementia residents.

Responsibilities

• Assists assigned resident with established rehabilitative activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, walking and activities of daily living as directed; demonstrates to residents the use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers and modified eating utensils and personal care items, as direct.
• Assists residents in dressing and toilet needs as required in preparation for and following rehabilitative treatment; assists lifting/transfers and positioning as directed.
• Transports residents to and from rehabilitative programs.
• Reports observations of residents’ behaviour and progress to Therapist/Nurse; communicates concerns and/or changes to the resident’s condition.
• Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed; cleans and maintains equipment and malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
• Maintains established inventory of equipment devices and materials.
• Assists residents with meals and participates in the special meal program.
• Assists residents with toileting program.
• Attends education and in-services relevant to the organization as provided by the Employer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical ability

Organization

Equipment operation

Dementia care

Mobility support

Observation & reporting

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

SCOPE:

Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, this level assists designated patients with assigned rehabilitative activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal and work with others effectively.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work with dementia residents.
• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists assigned resident with established rehabilitative activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, walking and activities of daily living as directed; demonstrates to residents the use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers and modified eating utensils and personal care items, as direct.
• Assists residents in dressing and toilet needs as required in preparation for and following rehabilitative treatment; assists lifting/transfers and positioning as directed.
• Transports residents to and from rehabilitative programs.
• Reports observations of residents’ behaviour and progress to Therapist/Nurse; communicates concerns and/or changes to the resident’s condition.
• Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed; cleans and maintains equipment and malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
• Maintains established inventory of equipment devices and materials.
• Assists residents with meals and participates in the special meal program.
• Assists residents with toileting program.
• Attends education and in-services relevant to the organization as provided by the Employer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.