Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador West Health Centre
Physiotherapy Support Worker
Labrador Grenfell Zone - LWC PHYSIOTHERAPY
Permanent Full-time
55342POS
Hours 75 Bi-weekly
Salary CG-28 of the NAPE-HS salary scale (CAD26.39 - CAD29.22 per hour) plus the applicable Labrador Allowance
Competition Number VAC0002439
Posted Date 2024-10-18
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
The Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Support Worker (PTA/OTA) assists the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist in the delivery of rehabilitation services to clients by carrying out assigned programs and activities with clients in the hospital and community.
Qualifications
:
- Graduation from High School or equivalency;
- Successful completion of a Two-year diploma from a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program is preferred; OR completion of a one-year health related certificate and willing to complete a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program within a reasonable time frame as determined by the employer;
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
- Ability to understand and demonstrate correct body mechanics;
- Knowledge of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy;
- Ability to use computer is an asset or ability and desire to complete study program for same;
- The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties:
(include but not limited to):
- Carries out individual and group program and activities as assigned by a licensed Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist;
- Provides and maintains rehab equipment as required for specific client use under direction of PT/OT;
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with work facilities and co-workers;
- Organizes and manages time effectively;
- Works with some independence and self-initiative;
- Maneuvers heavy equipment, performs lifts/transfers of physically and/or cognitively impaired clients;
- Assists with treatments and assessments as required;
- Maintains a clean and safe environment;
- Maintains accurate workload measurement statistics for all client and non-client related activities;
- All other related duties.