02 Nov
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Prairie Mountain Health
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Swan River
02 Nov
Prairie Mountain Health
Swan River
Department / Unit: Long Term Care Clinical Support Anticipated Shift: Days Rehabilitation Aides work within rehabilitation programs in long term care, in acute care and in the community. Rehabilitation Aides carry out rehabilitation programs following the assessment, program development and delegation of intervention by a therapist or nurse with the goal to rehabilitate, maintain and optimize the client’s physical quality of life. The Rehabilitation Aide is supervised by the therapist or nurse for the throughout that client’s course of care in the program. 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. 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 (if applicable) and maximize the client’s safety. Successful completion of a recognized therapeutic recreation/activity programming certificate Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six (6) months Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care workplace Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint),
as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures 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 supervising therapist, nurse or care team manager. uses proper transfer techniques utilizing transfer belts, mechanical lifts and other appropriate equipment; Provide or assist the client with necessary safety measures (as per policies and procedures) including side rails, seat belts, wheelchair foot pedals, assist in the management of disoriented or aggressive clients or visitors. Documents client interaction and treatments according to regional protocols and policies. Tracks and enters data into the statistical tracking systems. This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.
📌 Rehabilitation Aide (Swan River)
🏢 Prairie Mountain Health
📍 Swan River