Rehabilitation Aide (RA) - Full Time (FT) - Hillcrest Place

Extendicare • Brandon, MB

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for our Hillcrest Place Home, located in Brandon, Manitoba. At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our clinical team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. If you’re passionate about leading a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!

Requirements

• Post-secondary Therapy assistant diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge / experience working within Rehabilitation and/ or Health Care geriatric population for both well and the cognitively impaired.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with nursing this position is directly accountable to the Occupational Therapist (OT) / Physio Therapist (PT) and Resident Program Manager.
• Implements the maintenance of patient programming under the direction of the OT/PT.
• Communicate changes in resident abilities and function to the OT/PT, the unit nurses and the Nursing Rehab lead, to complete the program assigned.
• Prepares apparatus and equipment required for the program.
• Working closely with the wheelchair companies to ensure that the resident adaptive aids are safe and functional.
• Help residents learn skills needed for daily living to improve or maintain resident’s abilities to function independently.
• Assist in showing residents how to set up and use equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, and walkers.

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree