Rehabilitation Assistant, Acute Care (1 Year Term)

Reporting directly to the Territorial Manager, Physiotherapy, the incumbent, under the direction and supervision of a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or speech language pathologist, assists in the provision of intervention, treatment, and preventative education to in-patients. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining in-patient rehabilitation departmental inventories, equipment, resource information and the work area of the department, to provide clients with equipment and aids to help them reach their functional potential.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of normal development, function and impairment related to occupational therapy including anatomy and physiology in a variety of age groups. 
• Knowledge of current accepted standards of Rehabilitation Assistant practice with a broad base of skills. 
• Knowledge and sensitivity to cultural, social, gender and age dynamics as they relate to the delivery of primary healthcare programs and services with an ability to deal with a variety of people in a non-judgmental way. 

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of certification as a Rehabilitation (OT, PT or SLP) Aide or Rehabilitation Assistant from an accredited Canadian Institution or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

EQUIVALENCIES

• Diploma in Rehabilitation (OT, PT or SLP) Aide or Rehabilitation Assistant from an accredited Canadian Institution or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. OR
• 2 years of directly related work experience as a Rehabilitation (OT, PT or SLP) Aide or Rehabilitation Assistant.
• All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Directly Related Experience:

• Implementing rehabilitation programs under the direction of a PT, OT, or SLP. 
• Assisting clients with therapeutic exercises, mobility, or functional activities.
• Managing or maintaining rehabilitation equipment and supplies.
• Documenting patient participation and progress.
• Experience in a hospital, community rehabilitation, long-term care, outpatient rehabilitation, or home care setting.
• Experience with equipment fitting, modification, or adaptive devices.
• Experience working with clients who have neurological, orthopaedic, geriatric, or chronic health conditions. 
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems. 

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
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