Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Team Leader, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, the Rehabilitation Assistant assists designated patients with assigned rehabilitation therapies both within and outside the facility; transports patients to and from rehabiliative therapies outside the facility by operating bus and performs related clerical duties. Responsibilities Assists patients with established rehabilitative activities including retraining of patients in activities of daily living (ADL) such as self care (personal hygiene/toileting), dressing, meal management, transfers, mobility, application and removal of braces/splints, etc. according to established safety guidelines. Assists patients in dressing and toilet needs as required in preparation for and following therapy sessions; assists with patient lifting/transfers and positioning; porters patients to and from treatment areas. Prepares and applies modalities as directed by the therap...