Rehabilitation Attendant- Physiotherapy- Temporary Part Time
Duties:
- As directed by the physiotherapist, carry out exercise and walking programs and/or therapy activities with patients to increase endurance and tolerance
- Assist physiotherapist with patient treatment.
- Participate in facilitation of group therapy
- Facilitate education to patients as assigned by the Physiotherapist
- Perform routine range of motion exercises on patients.
- Prepare and apply the following treatments under the direct supervision of the therapist; ultrasound, electrical stimulation. The site intensity and rate being initiated by the responsible physiotherapist.
- Record and enter workload units in software..
- Maintain medical records of treatment provided as required in EMR .
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
- Participate in quality improvement
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant Diploma
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years practical physiotherapy experience
Knowledge/Ability:
- Demonstrated ability to instruct patients on the use of crutches, canes, walkers and slings
- Demonstrated knowledge in range of motion exercises
- Demonstrated knowledge of ultrasound, electrical stimulation
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently, under supervision and as a part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.
Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.
All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date.
For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered willful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.
Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.
We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
