Rehabilitation Assistant, Occupational Therapy

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support occupational therapy services for various patient groups, including in and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, assisting with treatment plans, and providing administrative support. Candidates should possess certification as an Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Assistant and relevant educational background in health-related fields.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of certification as an Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Assistant from an accredited Canadian Institution or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working in a health care setting with people across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Maintains departmental inventories, equipment, and resource information.
• Assists in the implementation of occupational therapy treatment plans with patients.
• Provides administrative support including scheduling and coordinating rehabilitation services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proficiency in manual tools

Education

Certification as Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Assistant

Degree in Kinesiology

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant, Occupational Therapy

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

Reporting directly to the Territorial Manager, Occupational Therapy, and with specific instruction from the Occupational Therapists, the incumbent maintains departmental inventories, equipment, resource information and will assist in the implementation of occupational therapy treatment plans with patients, helping the client to reach their functional goals. Occupational Therapy services are provided on an in-patient, out-patient, community and school basis. The Occupational Therapy unit consists of the Territorial Manager, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides and a Clinical Program Assistant. This position will also provide administrative support when needed which may include scheduling and coordinating rehabilitation services based on the individual client needs and availability of services while being sensitive to geographical and cultural diversities

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of certification as an Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Assistant from an accredited Canadian Institution or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Related education/fields of study/experience may include those that demonstrate:

• Degree in Kinesiology, or a degree in any allied health profession.
• Experience working in a health care setting, working with people across the life span including children, adults and older adults.
• Proven knowledge and hands-on proficiency in the safe use and handling of basic manual and power tools.
• Organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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