Therapeutic Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services
About The Position
Reporting to the Program Manager of the Neurology and Spinal Cord Injury department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio and working in cooperation with the Recreation Therapist, the Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to the rehabilitation population. The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team in carrying out the individual’s treatment program and communicating patient-specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team.
Requirements
- Diploma from a two year Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation Program
- Current CPR certification is required
Nice To Haves
- Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred
- Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to the rehabilitation population.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team in carrying out the individual’s treatment program.
- Communicates patient-specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- travel
- long-term disability
- life insurance coverage
- defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
