The Rehabilitation Assistant implements treatment plans directed by therapists to support resident recovery and functional independence. They monitor resident progress, apply therapeutic modalities, and maintain essential rehabilitation equipment.
Requirements summary
The candidate must be an experienced professional capable of assisting with physical, cognitive, and communication therapies. They must be able to provide functional skills training and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Equipment MaintenanceFunctional Skills TrainingPatient MonitoringPatient SafetyClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationInfection ControlRehabilitative TreatmentAmbulation TrainingAdaptive Device UsageTENS/NMES ApplicationRange Of Motion Training
Job description
In accordance with the vision and values of Park Place and under the clinical direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist (Rehabilitation Professionals), the Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the Resident.
The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out the rehabilitative treatment plans and programs and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating Residents’ progression.
The Rehab Assistant will ensure a commitment to Resident Safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.
Typical duties and responsibilities: 1.
Carries out the designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan and/or program as directed by an Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist or Physiotherapist such as strengthening, range of motion (ROM)m ambulation training, self-care activities, life skills, work simulation, seating, positioning, auditory comprehension, reading, writing, and/or communication/oral therapy.
2.
Contributes to the overall evaluation of the Resident identifying and reporting verbally and in writing observable social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and functional factors which might impact the Resident’s therapeutic program and progress; observes and reports cognitive and functional changes, concerns and/or changes to Residents’ condition to designated clinician.
Performs various tests and/or tasks as assigned, recording and reporting relevant data for interpretation by the therapist Provides input into the planning, implementation, modification and evaluation of the rehabilitative treatment plan and/or program.
3.
Demonstrates the techniques of activities to Residents as directed by the therapist, such as the use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as splints, wheelchairs, walkers, modified eating utensils, work simulation tools, electronic and manual devices for augmentative communication, and other equipment as required.
4.
Assists in the fabrication and modifications of splints, seating and exercise devices, mobility and assistive devices.
Sets up and adapts equipment such as changing wheelchair backs and adjusting wheelchair height as instructed by the therapist.
5.
Provides functional skills training to Residents and families in activities of daily living, mobility and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices and assists with power wheelchair mobility training as directed by the therapist.
6.
Assists Residents in dressing or toileting as required in preparation for, during and following therapy intervention.
7.
Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities as assigned such as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Neuro-Muscle Electrical Stimulation (NMES), ice, heat and wax treatments.
8.
Maintains therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment following established infection control procedures, and maintaining inventories.
Provides input regarding purchase of new equipment and supplies, general maintenance and repair of equipment.
9.
Completes required reports and documentation such as written Resident reports, supply requisitions, Resident billing approval forms and workload statistics.
10.
Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, making appointments, filing charts, relaying messages, and recording data such as Resident contact time as required.
11.
Transports equipment and/or supplies to appointments as required.
12.
Participated in departmental meetings, Resident conferences and quality improvement initiatives as requested.
13.
Attends education/in-service programs as required.
14.
Contributes to quality of care and safety assurance and improvement by participating in Park Place Home committees.
15.
Participates in quality improvement/performance measurement initiatives and processes.
