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Rehabilitation Assistant - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

#Healthcare #Patient Care #Rehabilitation Assistant #Physiotherapy #Occupational Therapy #Administrative Tasks #Safety Regulations #CPR #Inter-professional Team

Quick overview

The Rehabilitation Assistant performs direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, or speech-language pathologists. They also carry out administrative, clerical, and light housekeeping tasks as assigned.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school education and have completed a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant, OTA, or PTA program. The role requires the ability to perform physical patient transfers and maintain professional standards in a clinical healthcare environment.

high schoolprofessional certificateConfidentialityOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication skillsComputer literacySafety regulationsInter-professional collaborationPatient careClinical documentationBody mechanicsOccupational therapy assistancePhysiotherapy assistancePatient transferSpeech-language pathology assistance

Job description

Requisition ID

400000
Position
Number: 20067622
Posting
End
Date:
Open
Until
Filled
City:
Winnipeg
Employer: St.
Boniface
Hospital
Site: St. Boniface Hospital Department /

Unit

Physiotherapy - SBH Job Stream: Clinical Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date

ASAP FTE: 0.80 Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $24.322, $25.035, $25.770, $26.529, $27.309, $28.114 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Under the direction of the applicable manager, and as delegated and supervised primarily by the Physiotherapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), and/or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) performs both direct and indirect patient/resident/client care activities as determined by the specific employer. Additionally, they may carry out administrative, clerical, light housekeeping tasks, and other duties as assigned. Experience Recent and related direct patient/resident/client care experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required. Successful completion of a recognized academic Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) program with a practicum component, or an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)/Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) program. Graduates of International Physiotherapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) programs, as well as students currently pursuing a Canadian university degree in PT or OT will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Certification/Licensure/Registration Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer’s policy.

Qualifications

and Skills Ability to work within and respect the Employer’s core values, policies, and procedures. Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care independently with minimal supervision, within the RA’s scope of practice, while efficiently collaborating as part of an inter-professional healthcare team. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, with fluency in English and the ability to interact effectively in various settings. Consistently demonstrate compassion and respect for the personal dignity and well-being of all patients/residents/clients. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients/residents/clients, staff, and employer information. Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage assigned workload. Basic computer skills and literacy required, as appropriate to the setting. Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities. Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices. May be required to perform other duties and functions related to, but not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.