Rehabilitation Assistant, Temporary Full Time, Restorative Care

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading long-term care home seeks a Rehabilitation Assistant to enhance patient mobility and quality of life through assessments and interprofessional collaboration. This temporary full-time position offers competitive pay and an opportunity to work with a dedicated care team. Join us in providing specialized support, including restorative care, in a family-centered environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with benefits in lieu

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education and mentorship opportunities

Fully affiliated with academic institutions

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant required.
• Minimum one year experience in long-term care.
• Preferred knowledge in DementiAbility and GPA.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents to support their optimal quality of life.
• Maintain equipment inventory and coordinate vendor services.
• Educate staff and families on mobility and supportive devices.

Skills

Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy assistant diploma

One year LTC experience

DementiAbility

GPA

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Job description

Job Code: 16702

Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 9 months)

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $23.42 - $25.80

Posting Period: April 9, 2025 - April 15, 2025

The Rehabilitation Assistant gathers knowledge about residents in order to respond to their individual needs through a process of formal and informal assessments. They will collaborate with nursing, physiotherapy, restorative care assistant, resident and families to ensure that consistent progress is made toward their physical and quality of life goals. The Rehabilitation Assistant manages and maintains the Providence Manor equipment inventory, coordinates with outside vendors to support resident mobility and assistive device needs to ensure optimal quality of life and comfort are achieved. The Rehabilitation Assistant prioritizes referrals, communicates through care plans and with families, residents, community partners and team members regarding policies & procedures for equipment, supportive devices, maintaining equipment and safety. A resident centered approach is at the forefront of all interactions with the goals of maintaining and supporting mobility, independence, optimal levels of functioning, safety and quality of life.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy assistant diploma
• One year LTC experience
• DementiAbility and GPA preferred
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• Assesses all residents in order to respond to their needs to support an optimal quality of life and care plans accordingly
• Maintains a wellness focus
• Supports interprofessional care team with all assistive devices (i.e. mobility aides, pressure relief, toileting supports, dietary aides, etc.)
• Manage and maintain equipment inventory, bed entrapment logs, current restraints
• Coordination of vendor services, support equipment repairs (including maintenance log), quotes and support temporary equipment usage
• Educate, communicate and support interprofessional team, resident and families on all mobility and supportive devices
• Assists residents in the use of restorative aides for ambulation, including canes, walkers or crutches
• Prioritize referrals and delegate as appropriate (i.e. physiotherapist)
  
  

Why Work At Providence Manor

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston