Rehabilitation Assistant (PV3593)
- Nanaimo, BC, Canada
$30.96 to $31.89 CAD / hour · Per diem
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- $30.96 to $31.89 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Per diem
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Rehabilitation Assistant at Malaspina (Long Term Care) in Nanaimo!
Make a meaningful impact in residents' lives - join our compassionate team today!
- Location: 100 Eleventh Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6R6
- Salary: $31.89/hour
Available Positions
- Casual
Why Work With Us?
- Attractive Pay – Earn $30.96/hour
- Comprehensive Benefits – Includes extended health, dental, and Employee Assistance Program
- Career Growth – Take advantage of training, continuing education, and advancement opportunities
- Supportive Environment – Work with a team that values and supports you
Responsibilities - YOUR Role
- Assists residents with established rehabilitative programs, such as task analysis, application and use of special seating, application and use of commonly used assistive devices, joint rotation, and cognitive rehabilitation.
- Positions, sets up and monitors programs such as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator treatments, enhancement and maintenance of range of motion exercises i.e. passive/active/assisted, stretching routines, enhancement and maintenance of muscle strength and endurance exercise, and ambulation programs where a variety of assistive devices and/or gait patterns are expected.
- Prepares designated modalities for residents such as hot packs, ice packs, electrotherapy and exercise apparatus for treatment as directed by the therapist.
- Transports residents to and from recreation or rehabilitation programs utilizing mechanical aides such as walker, wheelchair and lift.
- Records observations on the care plan and reports observations of resident behavior and progress or lack of progress to the Primary Nurse and Physiotherapist if available.
- Teaches, directs and demonstrates techniques and methods of related activities to residents, care staff and volunteers.
- Operates bus/van/car, as required, to transport residents to a program, as required.
Must Have Qualifications - Are YOU the Right Fit?
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who are eager to make a difference in the lives of others.
- Completion of recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus 1 year’s recent, relevant experience working with seniors or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Maintains Current Class 4 BC driver’s license, as applicable to home needs.
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
- Strong communication skills in English
Apply Today
At Pro Vita, we are committed to delivering exceptional senior care while fostering a positive and professional work environment. If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today!
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*Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, August 2024.
Other Companies Call This Role:
- Rehab Aide
- Rehab Assistant
- Rehabilitation Aide
- Restorative Aide
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Rehabilitation Assistant at Pro Vita will help residents follow their rehab plans and set up treatments. They will also move residents to programs, record progress and teach care staff.
Requirements
Candidates need a completed Rehabilitation Assistant program, one year of recent work with seniors, a Class 4 BC driver's licence and Occupational First Aid Level 1. They also need COVID-19 vaccination and strong English communication.
Skills
- Rehabilitation program support
- Task analysis
- Special seating
- Assistive device training
- Joint rotation
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- TENS therapy
- Range of motion exercises
- Stretching routines
- Strength and endurance exercises
- Ambulation training
- Gait training
- Electrotherapy modalities
- Hot and cold therapy
- Resident transfers
- Care plan documentation
- Teaching and demonstration
- Team communication
- Driving passenger vehicles
- Occupational First Aid
Benefits
- Extended health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and continuing education
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Rehab Aide
- Restorative Aide
- long term care
- seniors care
- physiotherapy aide
- TENS
- range of motion
- gait training
- assistive devices
- patient transfers
- Class 4 driver
- First Aid
- per diem
- Nanaimo
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Wellness program
- Paid training
Licences and certifications
- Occupational First Aid Level 1
Tools
- walker
- wheelchair
- mechanical lift
- hot packs
- ice packs
- exercise apparatus
- van
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Rehabilitation Assistant