Rehabilitation Assistant – Nursing, OT, PT- Ridge Meadows Hospital

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is CAD $30.96 - $30.96 / hour.

Why Fraser Health?

Are you passionate about improving the health and health outcomes for people in your community? Are you a Rehabilitation Assistant looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? If you've answered yes to these questions, then we want you to keep reading!

Join our Rehabilitation Assistant team and you may be eligible for a signing bonus up to $15,000! Apply now to speak to a recruiter about this incentive.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time – Rehabilitation Assistant - OT, PT to join our team at Ridge Meadows Hospital located in Maple Ridge, B.C. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

A bit about you:

• Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Ridge Meadows Hospital (RMH) has 172 acute care beds. As a community hospital, it provides primary and secondary acute care and specialty services including 24/7 emergency, ambulatory care, day surgery, general and internal medicine, rehabilitation, maternity care, general surgery, orthopedics, urology, critical care, pharmacy, medical imaging, and a medical laboratory for both inpatient and outpatient needs.

Maple Ridge: Located on the north side of the Fraser River, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are nestled at the south end of the famous Garibaldi coast mountain ranges. The area boasts unique cultural roots and a vibrant city life with a stunning backdrop. An ideal place to call home for the outdoor enthusiast. Maple Ridge is easily accessible via Golden Ears bridge and major highways from neighboring cities.

Experience some of the benefits of working with us, including:

• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits including extended health and dental 100% paid by us, that cover you and your whole family.
• Health and well-being resources, including an employee and family assistance program.
• Generous vacation time: eligible employees can earn up to four (4) weeks of vacation per year, with the possibility of accruing extra time based on their tenure with us.
• Access to exclusive staff discounts and perks with various partners including a Transit Incentive Program.
• A defined pension plan.

Join our team at Fraser Health - where cared for people, care for people.

Detailed Overview:

In accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of a professional nurse (Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist) in cooperation with the interprofessional care team, and following established care plans and person-centered care. The Rehabilitation Assistant implements treatment plans under an assignment of task by PT or OT, or under the direction of nursing, and assists in monitoring patient progress through observation and reporting to appropriate team members.

Responsibilities:

• Carries out designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan under an assignment of task by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, such as activities of daily living, mobility, and strengthening and balancing exercises.
• Carries out designated components of the treatment plan related to mobility under the direction of nursing.
• Observes and reports to appropriate team member cognitive and functional changes in patient ability or behavior that may warrant a progression or regression of the treatment plan; progresses treatment plan within the parameters established by the nurse or therapist; documents for the health record according to established procedures.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the nurse and/or therapist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the treatment plan.
• Performs various tests as assigned by PT or OT such as Berg Balance, Timed Up and Go (TUG), and six-minute walk test. Records and reports relevant data for interpretation by the therapist.
• Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities as assigned by PT or OT such as transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), hot packs, ice, and wax treatments.
• Provides functional skills training to patients and families in activities of daily living, mobility, and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices as assigned by PT or OT. Assists with power and manual wheelchair mobility training.
• Provides training to patients and families in mobility and demonstrates the use of assistive devices directed by nursing.
• Assists PT or OT in the fabrication and modifications of splints, seating and exercise devices, mobility and assistive devices. Sets up and adapts equipment such as changing wheelchair backs and adjusting wheelchair height.
• Maintains therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment and maintaining inventories; provides input regarding the purchase of new equipment and supplies, general maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.