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Job Description
About The Role:With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Rehabilitation Aide is accountable for collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team and residents in promoting an interdisciplinary team approach to resident care, aiding and assisting with service excellence, program development, implementation, coordination and ongoing evaluation.
What You Will Do:
Resident Centered Care:
Promotes service excellence through planning, organizing and implementing resident focused activities for the Young Adults program and by collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team and community agencies which provide additional care, support, and service.
Respects the resident's rights and individuality.
Promotes and is responsive to resident's holistic needs.
Provides service as indicated by Therapy assessment and resident goals. Informs the Therapist when resident needs alter and assists in implementing change.
Provides functional support and assistance in the area of mobility, comfort, self-care and intellectual stimulation under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and Recreation Therapist.
Works collaboratively with the resident while maintaining an understanding of the resident's need to make choices consistent with their own values and preferences.
Documentation:
Accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation of resident data.
Documents in health care records, including resident centered care plans as requried.
Documents summary of resident's progress, involvement in groups, and 1:1 programs as required.
Communicates resident changes and unusual occurrences as appropriate.
Safety:
Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times.
Team Work:
Cares for and actively participates and assists other employees to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care.
Fosters collaborative relationships with families and community groups to ensure the highest quality of life for residents.
Liaises with the community and community resources to ensure adequate opportunities and support for residents.
Promotes constructive caring relationships with the corporate, facility and interdisciplinary support teams, as well as residents, families, volunteers, community resources and visitors.
Assists the Interdisciplinary Team to provide resident centered services.
Assists in the review of occupational programs and actively participates in the implementation and evaluation of new occupational programs and services.
Contributes to the establishment of short and long term goals for the resident.
Assists in coordinating and guiding volunteers who participate with therapy programs and orientates them to programs.
What you Bring
Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
Community Rehabilitation or Therapy Assistant Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Class 4 Driver's License.
2 years' experience in a long term care or health related field.
Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working with and coordinating volunteers.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Position Information:
Location:
Red Deer, Alberta
Site:
Bethany Collegeside
Site Address:
99 College Circle Red Deer, AB T4R 0M3
Classification:
Rehabilitation Aide (TA-CS Bethany Collegeside
FTE:
1.00
Non- Union
Department/Unit:
Therapeutic Services - CollegeSide
Time Type:
Full time
Position Type:
Permanent
Shift & Hours of Work:
Days
Shift per Cycle:
20X7.75 in a 4 week cycle
Position End Date:
All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.
Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.
Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.