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rehabilitation assistant

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Employer details St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre of Sudbury

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*REHABILITATION ASSISTANT* *Permanent Full-Time * *Wage rate: $26.27 to $31.72 commensurate with experience* Our team of Rehabilitation Assistants works under the supervision of the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to deliver group and individual therapies in our slow-paced rehabilitative care program. They focus on the patients? functional abilities, mobility and motivation to deliver treatments and skill development activities that increase strength, range of motion, balance and endurance. They help patients to adapt to the use of mobility aids and manage activities of daily living. The Rehabilitation Assistants participate as members of the interprofessional team in delivering patient services. *QUALIFICATIONS:* * 2-year diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) or Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) or degree/diploma from a similar accredited program such as kinesiology or health promotion * 1-2 years of experience in a hospital setting * Experience in geriatrics and slow-paced rehabilitation preferred * COVID Vaccination (2 Doses) is required to work in our facility St. Joseph?s Continuing Care Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits package (including HOOPP pension) and career development opportunities. Working at St. Joseph?s Continuing Care Centre is a great career choice! It offers full-scope practice in a rehabilitation environment where we focus on holistic wellness, re-activation and helping patients achieve maximum recovery and independence. Enjoy the wonderful advantage of really getting to know our patients during their recovery weeks with us where they enjoy group leisure activities, communal dining and progressive therapies. As a not-for-profit organization, we focus our resources on our staffing ratios, high quality meals and innovative patient services. Consider our rehab environment as a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others. *St. Joseph?s Continuing Care Centre Attention:* *Human Resources* 1140 South Bay Road Sudbury, ON P3E 0B6 Fax: 705-674-9550 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $26.27-$31.72 per hour Benefits: * Company pension * Employee assistance program * On-site parking Work Location: In person