Rehabilitation Assistant | Casual

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth – then join us!

The Rehabilitation Assistant is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant your typical day will impact the following ways

• Follow rehabilitation and mobilization program of residents as directed by the treating PT/OT.
• Assists assigned clients with established rehabilitative activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs and activities of daily living as directed
• Demonstrate to residents the use of prescribed treatments / adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs and walkers and modified eating utensils and personal care items as directed.
• Reports observations of residents' behaviour and progress to Therapist /Nurse; communicates concerns and / or changes to resident condition.
• To maintain an attendance roster for statistical purposes. Stats are to be kept on a daily basis and made available to the consultant PT/OT and Director of Residential Programs.
• Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed; cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment, devices and materials. To maintain an inventory of equipment, tools and supplies and report malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to the Recreation Therapist.
• To provide input into planning and evaluating rehabilitation programs by reporting observations and resident feedback to the Director of Resident Programs, OT and PT.
• May be involved in administrative and program support
• To participate in in-services, staff development programs and serve on committees as needed.
• To demonstrate knowledge of fire/emergency procedures and policies of the home; participate in fire and emergency drills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must haves

• Completion of Rehabilitation Assistant diploma from recognized school or graduate from a bachelor or master's program in physiotherapy or occupational therapy.