Community Rehab Therapist – Job Description
Our Rehab Therapists (RT) and/or Registered Kinesiologists implement therapeutic programs at the home, gym, school and other community settings, to meet client’s needs. RTs works under the supervision of a registered rehabilitation professional.
Responsibilities
- Support clients in achieving goals as identified by the rehab team
- Implement established protocols and intervention strategies for both cognitive and physical impairments
- Assist with behaviour management and provide emotional support for clients with psychological/psychiatric impairments
- Liaise with families, friends, rehab team about the client’s needs and care in the community
- Provide services in a flexible environment and flexible working hours
- Assist with implementing devices and technology to improve client’s safety
Qualifications
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- A background working with people with dementia and psychological/behavioural impairments is an asset.
- Fluency in an additional language in addition to English will be considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle as all work is community based
Please email your resume to Kris@gla-rehab.com
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