Rehabilitation Aide

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Qualifications

• Rehabilitation Assistant course with in-class learning and practical component; or completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant online course in addition to having one (1) year of experience working in Therapy Services department or a recognized equivalent level of experience; or Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program with a minimum of one (1) year full-time equivalent experience working as a Health Care Aide and willing to obtain the recognized Rehabilitation Assistant online course within one (1) year as per Appendix A
• Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training, as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
  

Position Summary

Rehabilitation Aides work within Rehabilitation/Therapy Services and provide rehabilitation care to clients in the facility and/or community setting. Rehabilitation Aides carry out rehabilitation programs following the assessment, program development and delegation of intervention by a therapist with the goal to rehabilitate, maintain and optimize the client’s physical quality of life. The Rehabilitation Aide is supervised by the therapist for the care and continuity of the client’s program in the facility and/or community.

The Rehabilitation Aide is a member of a multidisciplinary team whose intervention services are provided in a Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) facility, the client’s home or community environment and/or during the transition of care from acute care to the home setting. Services provided include, but are not limited to, basic personal care and rehabilitation; supports for the client that are aimed at helping the client increase their level of mobility, independence with activities of daily living, community re-integration and maximize the client’s safety in their home/community to maintain the client in the home setting for as long as possible.

Overview

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the therapist with the assessment / reassessment of clients on an ongoing basis.
• Performs direct and indirect client care activities as assigned by the therapist for a specific client.
• Administers therapeutic interventions as prescribed by the therapist.
• Follows the assigned duties and tasks within their scope of practice.
• Communicates responses to treatment and any relevant changes to the therapist.
• Performs assigned client tasks including activities to promote/maximize function, mobility, movement, communication, independence in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living using appropriate techniques that provide safety for clients and staff.
• Provides training and assistance with in-services at the request of the therapist.
• Assists with the intake and management of referrals; coordinates and schedules client appointments for therapists as applicable.
• Documents client interaction and treatments according to regional protocols and policies.
• Investigates, obtains quotes and orders client equipment as instructed.
• Identifies safety issues related to equipment.
• Retrieves, distributes, cleans, stores, labels and records equipment as requested by the therapist.
• Tracks and enters data into the statistical tracking systems.
• Other duties as assigned.