Occupational / Physiotherapy Assistant (3029)

Location

Grand Falls, NB | Canada

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Physiotherapy

BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: French essential and spoken English

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the department manager or delegate, the physiotherapy assistant helps physiotherapists by performing various clinical and technical duties related to treatment to restore, maintain, or enhance patients' level of functional independence. Work can be performed with or without a health professional present after the necessary instructions are given. The incumbent must also prepare, organize, and clean equipment and supplies; they must ensure that the workplace is clean and tidy. The work also consists of taking part in planning and conducting activities for the department or programs and may include quality improvement and risk management activities, collection of statistics, orientation of new employees and clinical training of students. The physiotherapy assistant works with a hospitalized and/or ambulatory population of any age.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary school diploma and successful completion of a technical rehabilitation program/course of over one year in length or any equivalent combination of postsecondary studies, training and directly related experience;
• Additional rehabilitation techniques course of over one year and up to two years;
• Recognized BLS course or willingness to complete course;
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Initiative, sound judgment, and sense of responsibility;
• Effective time management skills and concern for clients;
• Brief description of position sought and explanation of interest in this position;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.
  

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.

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