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JOB
DESCRIPTION
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POSITION
(Title):
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Full-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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Rainycrest Long Term Care
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REPORTS
TO (Title):
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Manager, Therapeutic Services
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The Rehabilitation department has
an opening for a Full-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:
1. 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.
i. Participates in altering the care plan as required.
ii. Ensures continuity of patient/client care through effective
communication.
2. Participates in departmental and
related committees/meeting when required.
3. Participates in educational
activities and programs for residents.
4. Reports an untoward/unusual
incident accurately and promptly to the PT.
5. 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.
6. Participate in the department’s Quality
Management Program.
7. Acts as a resident advocate.
Respects the dignity, confidentiality and the rights of each individual
receiving care within the facility.
8. Other duties or responsibilities as
may be delegated.
POSITION AVAILABLE:
§ This Full-Time position will commence: As soon as
possible.
CONDITIONS
OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Human Resource Policies
2. Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
3. Corporation Policies
4. Departmental
Policies