Zone: Central Zone
Location: James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre
Occupational Therapy Support Worker
Central Zone - HCS Home First
Temporary Part-time (Approximately 10 months with possibility of extension)
44117RP1
Hours 37.5 (Shift Work)
Salary CG28 (CAD26.39 - CAD29.22 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0002444
Posted Date 2024-10-18
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Definition of Work:
Reporting to the Regional Manager of Rehabilitative Services (with clinical oversight the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy clinical leads) this position is a para-professional position involving therapeutic work as directed by a Licensed Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. Duties involve assisting with delivery of client directed intervention plans and performing a variety of department maintenance activities. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.
Required qualifications:
• Completion of an approved Rehabilitation Assistant Program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of body mechanics and lifting techniques.
• Willing to work a flexible work schedule.
• Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE).
• Use of private vehicle required
• Driver's license required
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.