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Location

Collingwood, ON | Canada

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Job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Rehabilitation Assistant

2024-057

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located in Collingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that serves more than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic services including lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatient units (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialty areas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. The Hospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range of clinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues to provide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as an integrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information please visit our website at and our Foundation website at

Corporate Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Adaptable, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.

Current Immunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of an approved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Benefits:

This position also includes 6% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits as well as access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts. CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.

The Opportunity:

The Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of quality rehabilitation service under the supervision of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist. Upon the receipt of a verbal or written directive from a therapist, the assistant will implement the treatment plan as outlined by the supervising therapist. The Assistant will carry out activities developed by the therapist, assist in evaluation and intervention activities, prepare materials and supplies and maintain the work environment. The Assistant is expected to demonstrate awareness of role boundaries between therapists and assistants and function within the role definition. The Assistant participates in the education of patients and/or appropriate caregivers, students and other health care workers under the direction of the therapist.

Qualifications:

• Related previous experience or sound knowledge of the rehabilitation assistant role
• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be dedicated to professional growth & development
• Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
• Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team

Preferred

• Six months minimum experience in an acute care hospital

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist patients in preparation for and as necessary, during and at the conclusion of treatment.
• Prepare equipment and accessories.
• Assist patients in the safe practice of activities of daily living and general strengthening and conditioning.
• Assist in transfers, lifts, and ambulation of patients.
• Ensure the safety of the patient while in under Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy care.
• Cleaning of treatment areas i.e., changing linen and storing equipment as indicated.
• Replenish supplies as appropriate.
• Adheres to Patient and Occupational Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Administer the Montreal Cognitive Assessment as directed by Occupational Therapist.
• Other duties as assigned

More Information:

Location: Rehabilitation Services

Employment Group: OPSEU

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time

Start Date: June 2024

Hours of Work: 8-hour shifts. Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work week days and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights. Regularly scheduled for up to 24 hours per week (48/pay).

Wage: $34.17 - $38.35

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

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