POSITION (Title): | Part Time Physiotherapy Support Personnel |
DEPARTMENT/SERVICE AREA: | Rehabilitation |
SITE: | Rainy River Health Centre |
REPORTS TO (Title): | Director, Therapeutic Services |
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