Rehabilitation Assistant

Government of Northwest Territories; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority seeks a Rehabilitation Assistant to support PT, OT and SLP services across inpatient, outpatient and long-term care settings in the Fort Smith region.

Under supervision of rehabilitation professionals, the RA performs therapeutic and clerical tasks, helps with equipment and supplies, and collaborates with the regional Allied Health team to deliver safe, patient-centered care to pediatric and geriatric clients.

Qualifications

• Assists in the implementation of PT, OT and SLP treatment plans under supervision.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care across inpatient, outpatient and long-term care settings.
• Coordinates with the rehabilitation team to deliver therapy services.
• Manages equipment and supplies and ensures safety and infection control.
• Adheres to NTHSSA policies and national standards; works under supervision.

Skills

PT/OT/SLP support

Patient care

Safety and cleanliness

Education

Graduation from a recognized community college physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistant program

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) supports the Rehabilitation Department within the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) by assisting Physiotherapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) in delivering safe and effective rehabilitation services. The RA performs both therapeutic and clerical tasks under supervision and works with patients across all age groups, including pediatrics and geriatrics.

The NTHSSA provides comprehensive health and social services across the Northwest Territories, serving about 43,000 people over a large geographic area. In the Fort Smith region, services are delivered to approximately 2,500 residents through a health facility and a long-term care facility.

The RA works directly under the Regional Manager of Allied Health Services and supports inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care clients. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care as assigned, coordinating with the rehabilitation team, managing equipment and supplies, and ensuring services are delivered within their scope of practice. While supervised by rehabilitation professionals, the RA is accountable for their own performance and must follow NTHSSA policies and national standards.

Key Qualifications:

• Assists in the implementation of PT, OT and SLP treatment plans, in both hospital, school, and homecare settings, by providing therapeutic services to patients under the direction of the PT, OT, or SLP.
• Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment.

Key Requirements:

• Graduation from a recognized community college physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistant program.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

195 MCDOUGALROAD

BOX876

FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0

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