Therapy Assistant
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- Allied Health
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- COV00046863 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The Post-Acute Rehabilitation Program (PARP) is the premier general rehabilitation program in Southern Alberta. It consists of 24 rehabilitation beds that are focused on intensive-inpatient rehabilitation. This unit primarily admits patients who have rehabilitation potential following a cerebral vascular accident, hip fractures, amputations and various neurological disorders. Therapy Assistants (TA) are part of the greater rehabilitation team that includes RNs, LPNs, HCAs, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Recreation Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists, Unit Clerks, Family Physicians and Physiatrists. In addition, the PARP department hosts 12 Restorative Care beds.
Description:
The Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation programs. The Therapy Assistant participates in assessment related activities as well as the planning and development of client programs which includes leading individual or group treatment and educational interventions. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 408 St. Michael's Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Therapy Assistant
- Union: COV CUPE 408 (St. Michael's)
- Unit and Program: Post Acute Rehabilitation Program
- Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
- Date Available: 02-JAN-2025
- Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 6
- Shifts per cycle: 15
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $23.81
- Maximum Salary: $28.82
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Previous experience working in a rehabilitation setting preferred. Must have experience working with elderly or disabled individuals. Experience in hospital and community settings an asset. Must be able to follow instructions and know restrictions and limitations of their contact with patient treatment and education. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Must be comfortable working with disabled and uncommunicative adults. Must demonstrate patience and flexibility. Must be able to concentrate over extended periods of time. Ability to diplomatically address patient/family concerns.
Preferred Qualifications:Evidence of continuous learning. Is required to spend considerable time standing, walking and in close supportive contact with patients. Is required to bend, pull, lift, perform variable movements, change position (assume awkward positions), transfer and/or lift adults and transport equipment.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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