Rehabilitation Assistant

Job title:

Rehabilitation Assistant

Company

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Job description

Requisition ID: 357635Position Number: 20063244Posting End Date: April 22, 2024City: WinnipegEmployer: Winnipeg Regional Health AuthoritySite: Deer Lodge CentreDepartment / Unit: Physiotherapy – DLCJob Stream: ClinicalUnion: CUPEAnticipated Start Date: ASAPFTE: 0.60Anticipated Shift: DaysWork Arrangement: In PersonDaily Hours Worked: 7.75Annual Base Hours: 2015Salary: $20.090, $20.694, $21.314, $21.952, $22.612, $23.291Grow 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 OverviewPerforms direct and indirect patient care activities and non-patient care activities that are delegated and supervised by the Therapist responsible for the care of the patient(s). This position places a strong emphasis on interprofessional collaboration, particularly effective communication and teamwork.Experience

  • Previous direct patient care experience in a health care setting, particularly geriatrics, is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
  • Successful completion of a recognized academic Rehabilitation Assistant Program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Current CPR (Family and Friends) is preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Must be proficient in both oral and written English communication.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with people in a variety of settings.
  • Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be in excellent physical and mental health.
  • Must be able to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time without resting.
  • Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with patients.
  • Must be capable of bending, stretching and lifting while performing patient care and non-patient care duties.
  • Must be able to safely transfer large and/or heavy patients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities.
  • Must demonstrate adequate strength, motor coordination, agility and dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques, manipulation of therapeutic activities and use of tools and machinery as necessary.
  • May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
  • May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
  • May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
  • May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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Location

Winnipeg, MB

Job date

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:24:30 GMT

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