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Job Title:

REHAB ASSISTANT, RPT

Posted Date:

2024-11-26

Closing Date:

2024-12-02

Functional Discipline:

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 38986CG

JOB TITLE: REHAB ASSISTANT, RPT
STATUS: REGULAR PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: PHYSIOTHERAPY THERAPY
LOCATION: NIAGARA FALLS SITE
HOURS OF WORK: APPROX. 41.25 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD; MONDAY TO FRIDAY; INCLUDES WEEKEND ROTATIONS

POSTING DATE: 26 NOVEMBER 2024
CLOSING DATE: 02 DECEMBER 2024

UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
WAGE RANGE: $30.212 TO $31.802 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Working to promote excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards, the Rehab Assistant works under the direction of the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. The Rehab Assistant will be responsible for assisting the provision and delivery of quality services to the program. The objective of the Rehab Assistant is to provide safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Community college diploma from an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant Program
o One year previous experience working in fast paced, acute care hospital setting preferred
o Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centered care
o Must be able to bend, reach, lift and transfer patients on a frequent basis throughout the day
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills
o Ability to work effectively both independently and within an inter-disciplinary team
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
o Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Programs
o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required

Questions, quoting the job posting number, may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca

We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.

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