Full Time Physiotherapy Support Personel

Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainycrest Long-Term Care is seeking a Full Time Physiotherapy Support Personnel to assist the physiotherapy team with daily resident care, treatment delivery, and accurate documentation of progress. The role supports a Rehabilitation program under the Director, Therapeutic Services, collaborating with frontline staff and management to maintain high standards of care.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with computers and electronic records, and the

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physiotherapy Assistant Program would be an asset.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Experience with electronic documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, with a team and with management.
• Ability to follow verbal and written orders.

Responsibilities

• Functioning as part of the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in meeting basic needs of residents in accordance with Riverside Health Care Facilities policies and procedures.
• Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Seek assistance and guidance when necessary, observing residents’ needs and self-limitations.
• Support corporate rehab quality improvements initiatives.
• Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Progressive, Integrity, Caring and Accountable.
• Encouraging residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs.
• Carry out treatment plan as set out by the Physiotherapist.
• Document treatments and resident’s progress after each therapy session as per the Physiotherapist’s instructions.
• Monitor any changes to a resident’s health status and report to the Physiotherapist or Nursing lead.
• Perform treatments such as applying ice, hot packs, ultrasound therapy, TENS, hot wax, etc.
• Delivers resident care according to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Rehabilitation Services department.
• Assessments with PT to obtain client history and needs.
• Assist PT to develop and communicate plan of care.
• Participate in plan of care and educate as delegated by PT.
• Ensure a safe environment for residents.
• Evaluate outcomes and communicate with PT, adjust plan as required.
• Maintain continuity of patient care through effective communication.
• Participate in departmental/ committees and educational activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Electronic documentation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Independence/teamwork

Ability to follow orders

Education

Physiotherapy Assistant Program

Job description

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Full Time Physiotherapy Support Personel

Site

Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home

Department

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Status

Full-time

Salary Scale

$21.96/hr to $24.77/hr

POSITION (Title):Full

Time Physiotherapy Support Personnel

Department/Service Area

Rehabilitation

Site

Rainycrest Long Term Care

REPORTS TO (Title)

Director, Therapeutic Services

Qualifications Necessary

The Rehabilitation department has an opening for a Full Time Physiotherapy Support Personnel. The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the job and possess the following qualifications:

• Graduate of a Physiotherapy Assistant Program would be an asset.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Experience with electronic documentation.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel and management.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written orders.

Basic Responsibilities

• Functioning as part of the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in meeting basic needs of residents in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards of Riverside Health Care Facilities.
• Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable or in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Seek assistance and guidance when necessary, observing residents’ needs and self-limitations.
• Support corporate rehab quality improvements initiatives.
• Exercise behaviour consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Principals of Conduct.
• Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Progressive, Integrity, Caring and Accountable.
• Encouraging residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs.
• Carry out treatment plan as set out by the Physiotherapist.
• Document treatments and resident’s progress after each therapy session as per the Physiotherapist’s instructions.
• Monitor any changes to a resident’s health status and report to the Physiotherapist or Nursing lead.
• Perform treatments such as applying ice, hot packs, ultrasound therapy, TENS (electrotherapy), hot wax, etc.

Specific Duties

• Delivers resident care according to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Rehabilitation Services department.
• a. Assessment: consult with PT to obtain client history, ambulation and transfer needs.
• b. Planning: Assist the responsible PT to develop a plan of care and communicate and pertinent information accurately and promptly to the PT.
• c Implementation: Participates in the resident’s plan of care as communicated by the PT
• i. Performs actions required for the implementation of care plans.
• ii. Participate in patient teaching as delegated by the PT.
• iii. Provide and maintain a safe and suitable environment for residents.
• d Evaluation: Continuously evaluate the outcomes of the Physiotherapy sessions and communicates with the PT.
• Participates in altering the care plan as required.
• Ensures Continuity of patient/client care through effective communication.
• Participates in departmental and related committees/meeting when required.
• Participates in educational activities and programs for residents.
• Reports an untoward/unusual incident accurately and promptly to the PT.
• Demonstrates the ability and competence to work will all computer systems and applications within the long-term care setting, such as but not limited to Point Click Care, Word, and Excel.
• Participate in the department’s Quality Management Program.
• Acts as a resident advocate. Respects the dignity, confidentiality and the rights of each individual receiving care within the facility.
• Other duties or responsibilities as may be delegated.

Hours Of Work

• This position is day shifts.

Position Available

• This Full Time position will commence: As soon as possible.

Conditions Of Employment

• Human Resource Policies
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Corporation Policies
• Departmental Policies