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:
1. 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.
2. Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable or in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
3. Seek assistance and guidance when necessary, observing patient’s needs and self-limitations
4. Support corporate rehab quality improvement initiatives
5. Exercise behaviour consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct.
6. Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Progressive, Integrity, Caring, and Accountable.
7. Demonstrate a tactful, empathetic, and caring patient approach, and encourage independence.
8. Carry out treatment plans/document as designed by the therapist
9. Monitor any changes to a patient’s health status and report to the appropriate therapist
10. Booking appointments, making phone calls, connecting patient with community resources
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. 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.
2. Participates in departmental and related committees/meetings when required.
3. Participates in educational activities and programs for patients.
4. Reports any untoward / unusual incidents accurately and promptly to the therapist.
5. Participates in the department’s quality management program.
6. Other such duties or responsibilities as may be delegated
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Human Resource Policies
2. Satisfactory vulnerable sector screening
3. Department Policies
4. Corporation Policies