Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.

Job Title: Rehabilitation Assistant

Care Approach:

• We believe in a resident focused model of care
• We recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment
• We ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their care
• We aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate, holistic care
• We recognize and respect privacy and confidentiality

Job Description: The Rehabilitation Assistant is a support person in the rehabilitation setting, to assist the Occupational Therapist (OT) and the Physiotherapist (PT) to more effectively utilize their professional skills.

Education Required:

• Grade XII education
• Graduate of a recognized College of Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Have a basic knowledge of medical terminology, equipment and modalities
• Police check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Request in the last 3 months is required

Competencies:

• Effective communication both written and verbal in English with residents, families and co-workers
• Strong moral and ethics along with a commitment to Privacy and Confidentiality in all aspects of the organization
• Well organized and able to complete assigned work and manage changing caseloads
• Physically fit as this position involves lifting and handling of physically and/or cognitively impaired residents(e.g. assists residents to stand; range of motion exercises, etc)
• Acts with integrity and respects the rights and dignity of all residents
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Problem identification and problem resolution skills
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
• Reliable with good attendance and cheerful disposition
• Maintenance of a clean and sanitary environment
• Possesses exemplary Customer Service skills
• Respectful and hardworking team player

Responsibilities:

• Assist the therapists with interventions for individual residents or groups in areas of physical or functional skills
• Prepares residents for treatments and arranges therapeutic modalities for application within the parameters designated by the therapist. Carries out individualized treatments as prescribed by PT/OT
• Reports observations of residents behaviors and progress to the therapists and documents same in progress notes.
• Initial assessment of resident upon admission completed by RA when OT/PT not available
• Cleans equipment within treatment area
• Prepares and maintains treatment areas; cleans and maintains other equipment as required e.g. Red Cross wheelchairs, slings, walkers etc
• Assists with clerical duties as designated by the therapists
• Attends team meetings/rounds and participates on rehab committees/workplace committees
• Participates in staff education programs as applicable
• Completes assigned and routine tasks without direct supervision
• Recognizes residents' abilities and limitations and works within their capabilities
• Provides in-service education to support staff or the community as designated by the therapist
• Assists with the residents walking program
• Works with vendors to assist with the assessment and repair of equipment as needed
• Assists with the lift and transfer program
• Assists with procurement of assistive devices from the Red Cross; organize and maintain all documents about equipment
• Other related duties as required

What We Offer YOU:

• Pension Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Orientation
• A supportive work environment
• "Kudos" Internal Recognition Program
• Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Professional Week Celebrations, etc)
• Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchen
• Free parking
• Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility!

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, we require all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (Canadian Residency or Citizenship)

Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.