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POSITION
(Title):
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Part Time Physiotherapy Support Personnel
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DEPARTMENT/SERVICE
AREA:
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Rehabilitation
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SITE:
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Emo Health Centre
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REPORTS
TO (Title):
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Director, Therapeutic Services
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The Rehabilitation
department has an opening for a Part Time Physiotherapy Support Personnel. The
successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the job
and possess the following qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
NECESSARY:
- Graduate of a Physiotherapy
Assistant Program would be an asset.
- 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.
BASIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Functioning as
part of the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in meeting basic needs
of residents 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 residents’ needs and self-limitations.
4 . Support corporate
rehab quality improvements initiatives.
5 . Exercise behaviour
consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Principals of Conduct.
6 . Demonstrates
Riverside Health Care’s Core Values: Progressive, Integrity, Caring and
Accountable.
7 . Encouraging
residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs.
8 . Carry out
treatment plan as set out by the Physiotherapist.
9 . Document
treatments and resident’s progress after each therapy session as per the
Physiotherapist’s instructions.
10 . Monitor any
changes to a resident’s health status and report to the Physiotherapist or
Nursing lead.
11 . Perform treatments
such as applying ice, hot packs, ultrasound therapy, TENS (electrotherapy), hot
wax, etc.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Delivers resident
care according to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Rehabilitation
Services department.
- a. Assessment: consult with PT to obtain client history, ambulation
and transfer needs.
- b. Planning: Assist the responsible PT to develop a plan of care and
communicate and pertinent information accurately and promptly to the PT.
- c Implementation: Participates in the resident’s plan of care as
communicated by the PT
- i. Performs actions required for the implementation of care plans.
- ii. Participate in patient teaching as delegated by the PT.
- iii. Provide and maintain a safe and suitable environment for
residents.
- d Evaluation: Continuously evaluate the outcomes of the
Physiotherapy sessions and communicates with the PT.
- Participates in altering the care plan as required.
- Ensures Continuity of patient/client care through effective
communication.
- Participates in
departmental and related committees/meeting when required .
- Participates in
educational activities and programs for residents.
- Reports an
untoward/unusual incident accurately and promptly to the PT.
- Demonstrates the
ability and competence to work will all computer systems and applications
within the long-term care setting, such as but not limited to Point Click Care,
Word, and Excel.
- Participate in the
department’s Quality Management Program.
- Acts as a resident
advocate. Respects the dignity, confidentiality and the rights of each
individual receiving care within the facility.
- Other duties or
responsibilities as may be delegated.
HOURS OF WORK:
- This position is day shifts.
POSITION AVAILABLE:
- This Part Time position will commence: As soon as
possible.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Human
Resource Policies
- Satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check
- Corporation
Policies
- Departmental
Policies