Rehabilitation Technician - Community Stroke Rehabilitation

Riverside Health Care; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care team dedicated to improving lives through exceptional rehabilitation services. This role as a Rehabilitation Technician focuses on supporting stroke patients in their recovery journey, providing person-centered care, and collaborating with therapists to ensure effective treatment plans. You will be part of a compassionate environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on patients' independence and quality of life. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive team setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PTA/OT/Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma program or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Function as part of the health care team to meet patient needs.
• Assist therapists in developing and implementing patient care plans.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Orders

Physical Capability

Confidentiality

Education

PTA/OT/Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma

Tools

Electronic Documentation Systems

Job description

Become Part of a Team That’s Improving Lives

Riverside Health Care’s greatest strength is our skilled team of employees with the common goal of delivering exceptional quality health care services across the Rainy River District. We support a safe and healthy work environment where each person is valued, respected and where personal and professional growth is encouraged. We are always seeking dedicated individuals who share our values of integrity, being accountable, caring, and progressive.

Rehabilitation Technician - Community Stroke Rehabilitation

Site:

Department: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Status:

Casual/Part-time

Salary Scale:

$28.87/hr to $31.68/hr

POSITION(Title): Casual Rehabilitation Technician-Community Stroke Rehabilitation

DEPARTMENT/SERVICE AREA: Rehabilitation

REPORTS TO (Title): Manager, Therapeutic Service

The Riverside Community Stroke Rehabilitation (CRS) Rehabilitation Technician will support the therapists in providing person-centred and coordinated care for stroke rehabilitation, delivered in a setting that best meets the needs of stroke patients who have experienced a stroke within the last year and/or have related chronic and complex diseases affecting their ability to live independently and successfully.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:

• Graduate of a PTA/OT/Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma program, equivalent and/or combination of experience may be considered.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• 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.
• Physically capable of frequent bending, stretching, and lifting and of assisting heavy-needs patients with bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, and exercise program.
• Class G driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle with the ability to travel to various locations within the catchment area.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functioning as part of the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in meeting basic needs of patients 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 patient’s needs and self-limitations.
• Support corporate rehab quality improvement initiatives.
• Exercise behaviour consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Progressive, Integrity, Caring and Accountable.
• Demonstrate a tactful, empathetic, and caring patient approach, and encourage independence.
• Carry out treatment plans/document as designed by the therapist.
• Monitor any changes to a patient’s health status and report to the appropriate therapist.
• Booking appointments, making phone calls, connecting patients with community resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Delivers patient care according to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Rehabilitation Services department.

• Assessment: Consults with therapist to obtain patient history, ambulation, and transfer needs.
• Planning: Assists the therapist to develop a plan of care and communicate any pertinent information accurately and promptly to the therapist.
• Implementation: Carries out treatment plan as designed by the therapist.
• Evaluation: Continuously evaluates the outcomes of the therapy sessions and communicates with the therapist.

REPORTING:

• This position reports to the Manager, Therapeutic Services.

POSITION AVAILABLE:

• This Casual position will commence: As soon as possible.