Site:
La Verendrye General Hospital
Department:
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
Status:
Casual/Part-time
Salary Scale:
$29.73/hr to $32.63/hr
POSITION (Title): Rehabilitation Technician-Community Stroke Rehabilitation
DEPARTMENT/SERVICE AREA: Rehabilitation
SITE: LaVerendrye Hospital
REPORTS TO (Title): Director, Therapeutic Services
DESCRIPTION: The Riverside Community Stroke Rehabilitation (CSR) Rehabilitation Technician will support the therapists in providing person-centered and coordinated care for stroke rehabilitation. Delivered in a setting that best meets the needs of stroke patients who have experienced a stroke within the last year and/or have related chronic and complex diseases affecting their ability to live independently and successfully.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of a PT/OT/Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma program, equivalent and/or combination of experience may be considered
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- Proficient computer skills;
- Experience with electronic documentation;
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel, and management;
- Must be able to follow verbal and written orders
- Physically capable of frequent bending, stretching, and lifting and of assisting heavy-needs patients with bed mobility, transfers, ambulation and exercise program
- Class G drivers license, access to reliable vehicle with and the ability to travel to various locations within catchment area.
BASIC REPONSIBILITIES:
- Functioning as part of the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in meeting basic needs of patients in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards of Riverside Health Care Facilities.
- Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable or in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Seek assistance and guidance when necessary, observing patient’s needs and self-limitations
- Support corporate rehab quality improvement initiatives
- Exercise behaviour consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Progressive, Integrity, Caring, and Accountable.
- Demonstrate a tactful, empathetic, and caring patient approach, and encourage independence.
- Carry out treatment plans/document as designed by the therapist
- Monitor any changes to a patient’s health status and report to the appropriate therapist
- Booking appointments, making phone calls, connecting patient with community resources
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Delivers patient care according to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Rehabilitation Services department.
· Assessment: Consults with therapist to obtain patient history, ambulation and transfer needs.
· Planning: Assist the therapist to develop a plan of care and communicate any pertinent information accurately and promptly to the therapist.
· Implementation: Carry’s out treatment plan as designed by the therapist
· Evaluation: Continuously evaluates the outcomes of the therapy sessions and communicates with the therapist.
- Participates in departmental and related committees/meetings when required.
- Participates in educational activities and programs for patients.
- Reports any untoward / unusual incidents accurately and promptly to the therapist.
- Participates in the department’s quality management program.
- Other such duties or responsibilities as may be delegated
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Human Resource Policies
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector screening
- Department Policies
- Corporation Policies
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