Rehabilitation Assistant

This position reports to the Physiotherapist 2 at the Kings County Memorial Hospital and Souris Hospital. The primary focus of this role is to carry out assigned physiotherapy activities/interventions at Souris Hospital and Kings County Memorial Hospital (acute care and outpatient services).

Duties

• Orientate patient to the treatment area, including relevant policies;
• Supervising/instructing/assisting with patient programs as prescribed by a physiotherapist, which may include: application of selected therapeutic exercises, functional mobility, use of aids & devices, and appropriate modalities;
• Organizing and delivering group or individual activities as prescribed by a physiotherapist;
• Demonstrate awareness of safety issues related to patient, staff and caregivers;
• Maintain exercise equipment and prepare treatment areas for patient use;
• Maintain an inventory of equipment, adaptive aids, wheelchairs, and suppl...