Support brain injury rehabilitation as a Therapy Assistant using clinical observation and patient-centred interventions. Work days at the Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury.
This Therapy Assistant position supports a 48-bed acquired brain injury facility. Reporting to the Unit Manager and supervised by a Physical Therapist, you will implement individual and group interventions related to rehabilitation goals. You will work with an interprofessional team under assigned audiologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, recreation therapists, or speech-language pathologists. The service supports clients across the health care continuum and all ages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement individual interventions related to patients' rehabilitation goals
- Deliver group interventions related to rehabilitation goals
- Clean and prepare treatment spaces
- Order supplies and organize storage spaces
- Contribute to quality improvement and program planning
Requirements:
- Diploma from an accredited rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program
- Solid communication, observation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
- CPR required, BLS for Health Care Providers Level C
- Physical ability to manage heavy and complex patients
Apply clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills while supporting rehabilitation goals at the Halvar Jonson Centre.