Rehabilitation Assistant, Outpatient

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

80d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy. At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care! We are looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to work with our Allied Health Services Team.

Requirements

Current experience at HRH as a Rehab Assistant or a graduate from a PTA and OTA Certificate/Diploma program from a recognized institution
Must be able to work well under supervision and maintain the delegation of responsibilities for support personnel as mandated of the Ontario College of Physiotherapists and the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists.
Experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
Experience in working with an active inpatient population is an asset.
Demonstrated effective communication skills and teamwork.
Must be capable of bending, stretching and lifting while assisting patients.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Must be organized and able to complete tasks within the allocated time frames.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
Availability for scheduled weekend work may be required.
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with an active inpatient population is an asset.
An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

Assisting both Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist with patient treatment on Outpatients within the Surgical Program, with the occasional assistance within the outpatient Medical program.
Assisting with patient lifting, transferring and transporting as required.
Providing assigned, delegated treatment regimes.
Adherence to all delegated responsibilities.
Preparing patients for treatment.
Assisting the therapist in related duties.
Maintaining timely charting and workload measurement.
Monitoring and maintenance of equipment
Other duties as assigned, including general equipment monitoring and departmental duties such as light cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
Clinical supervision of students, including OTA/PTA students in collaboration with the PT or OT.