Rehab Assistant

Job Description

The rehab assistant will be responsible for assisting patients who have been discharged from hospital or who are living at home, with various illnesses, impairments and injuries. The rehab assistant will provide treatment to patients under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist. Treatment programs may include but are not limited to walking programs, transfer training, strengthening and endurance training, cognitive rehab, ADL programs and pool therapy.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
The duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following depending on work assignment:
• Implements rehabilitation program with the client as directed by the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist
• Promotes maximum independence of the client in the home, in the community, and at work to support re-integration into the community
• Implements exercise programs as directed
• Implements behavioral in...