pathologists' assistant
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Rehab Assistant
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September 09, 2024
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Wing Kei
Job details
*Description*
Under the direction and supervision of Director of Care and Clinical Manager, the Rehab Assistant will be assisting the Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist to improve and maintain the clients? functional abilities, mobility and quality of life, in accordance with Wing Kei?s Person and Family Centered Care framework, aligned with our vision, mission and core values.
The Role Key Accountabilities
? Demonstrate, promote and advocate the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values.
? Administer rehabilitation and therapeutic programs developed by Occupational Therapist/ Physical Therapist to individual residents, or groups of residents; participate in the planning and evaluation of programs.
? Assist residents to maintain or improve the physical/functional skills that are needed for mobility and activities of daily living.
? Educate residents, families and other staff members on the proper use of mobility or assistive devices.
? Update inventories and monitor conditions of equipment and tools, ensuring safety and maintenance of equipment and devices.
? Assist in the collection of data and records of residents? functional levels for assessment and reassessment purposes.
? Contribute and follow Fall Prevention initiatives on the individual and facility level.
? Participate in on-going trainings to ensure high standards of service and evidence based best practice in care.
THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED
? Is aligned with Wing Kei?s vision and mission in delivering excellent care to seniors.
? Has completed a recognized Therapy Assistant Program, or has field related experience.
? Is respectful of residents and their family members.
? Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details and sensitivity to clients? feelings, preferences and needs.
? Is committed to perform and promote effective work practices and demonstrates safety awareness.
? Is physically fit with the ability to physically assist in resident transfers and move equipment.
? Possesses effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage and motivate residents of varying abilities and to communicate and collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team. The ability to communicate in Chinese would be preferred.
? Flexibility to work occasional weekend and evening.
? Experience in working in Long Term Care or Support Living (SL4) setting preferred.
Job Type: Casual
Additional pay:
* Overtime pay
Benefits:
* Company events
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* RRSP match
* Tuition reimbursement
* Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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LocationCalgary, AB
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Casual employment
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9439657920
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